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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Social Studies
 23% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 28% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 40% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies
 27% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 23% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 47% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students23%
Female29%
Male17%
African-American24%
White23%
Subsidized meals21%
Full-pay meals36%

ScienceThis School
All Students28%
Female29%
Male27%
African-American26%
White39%
Subsidized meals26%
Full-pay meals36%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
African-American31%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
African-American47%
White50%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled18%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students27%
Female33%
Male25%
African-American25%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%

ScienceThis School
All Students23%
Female22%
Male24%
African-American22%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals22%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students47%
Female58%
Male40%
African-American45%
White62%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals69%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female42%
Male41%
African-American41%
White43%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals62%
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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