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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 77% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 72% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 94% (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

See South Carolina's state standards

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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 Students91%
Female95%
Male86%
African-American85%
White94%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals98%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female77%
Male72%
African-American36%
White91%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals91%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
African-American80%
White98%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals98%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
African-American67%
White89%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled19%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
African-American77%
White91%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled80%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female71%
Male83%
African-American51%
White89%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
African-American89%
White97%
Subsidized meals98%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled60%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
African-American79%
White98%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled70%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female79%
Male87%
African-American53%
White95%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals94%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Female66%
Male79%
African-American64%
White73%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals87%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
African-American74%
White95%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals97%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
African-American71%
White90%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals96%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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