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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 27% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 31% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 48% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies
 20% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 33% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 46% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 40% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies
 38% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 21% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 48% (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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students44%
Female42%
Male47%
African-American43%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%

ScienceThis School
All Students27%
Female23%
Male29%
African-American25%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals25%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Female47%
Male39%
African-American42%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled17%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female60%
Male42%
African-American51%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled15%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students20%
Female24%
Male16%
African-American19%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals16%
Full-pay meals54%

ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Female40%
Male26%
African-American32%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%
Full-pay meals62%
Disabled13%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Female49%
Male42%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals82%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female65%
Male46%
African-American54%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals62%
Disabled25%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students38%
Female29%
Male50%
African-American38%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals20%

ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Female21%
Male19%
African-American17%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female57%
Male47%
African-American53%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals58%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female37%
Male35%
African-American34%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals42%
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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