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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 39% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 42% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 60% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies
 46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 45% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 53% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies
 48% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 45% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 50% (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 Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
African-American75%
White53%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient75%

ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female39%
Male41%
African-American35%
White57%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals55%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Female62%
Male46%
African-American56%
White55%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals56%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient50%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female75%
Male62%
African-American68%
White77%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled42%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students46%
Female46%
Male45%
African-American41%
White56%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals56%
Disabled13%
Limited English proficient52%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female52%
Male38%
African-American43%
White65%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals59%
Disabled13%
Limited English proficient24%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female64%
Male42%
African-American51%
White73%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals56%
Disabled7%
Limited English proficient36%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male56%
African-American49%
White75%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals61%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient55%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students48%
Female53%
Male43%
African-American40%
White79%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals54%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient43%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female48%
Male41%
African-American41%
White63%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals52%
Disabled12%
Limited English proficient41%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Female66%
Male41%
African-American49%
White80%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled16%
Limited English proficient38%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female46%
Male40%
African-American39%
White67%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals52%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient31%
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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