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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 60% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 27% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 52% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 29% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 64% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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  PACT Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Subsidized meals89%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female50%
African-Americann/a
White60%
Subsidized meals47%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female95%
Male84%
African-American92%
White89%
Subsidized meals88%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African-American77%
White82%
Subsidized meals79%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students57%
Female56%
Male58%
African-Americann/a
White54%
Subsidized meals55%

ScienceThis School
All Students27%
Female11%
Male42%
African-Americann/a
White31%
Subsidized meals19%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female94%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
White79%
Subsidized meals76%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female44%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
White69%
Subsidized meals65%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students29%
African-Americann/a
White27%
Subsidized meals20%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female100%
Male62%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals74%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female92%
Male63%
African-Americann/a
White79%
Subsidized meals73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview  

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