Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies
86% (2011)
85% (2010)
86% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.
Science
86% (2011)
63% (2010)
80% (2009)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2011.
Writing
80% (2010)
75% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.
English/Language Arts
93% (2011)
85% (2010)
92% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 80% in 2011.
Math
79% (2011)
78% (2010)
79% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Social Studies
86% (2011)
84% (2010)
90% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.
Science
80% (2011)
84% (2010)
80% (2009)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.
Writing
87% (2010)
86% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.
English/Language Arts
86% (2011)
90% (2010)
86% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.
Math
89% (2011)
85% (2010)
93% (2009)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Social Studies
82% (2011)
86% (2010)
79% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2011.
Science
80% (2011)
85% (2010)
81% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.
Writing
93% (2011)
89% (2010)
83% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.
English/Language Arts
91% (2011)
87% (2010)
87% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.
Math
83% (2011)
82% (2010)
87% (2009)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through
8 in writing, English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
- The PASS 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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