Waccamaw Elementary School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Science
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Grade 4

Social Studies
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Grade 5

Social Studies
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 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

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
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

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  

 
This test is not given in any of the grades at this school.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
• The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
• The HSAP 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

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
This test is not given in any of the grades at this school.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
• The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
• The HSAP 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