Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies
35% (2011)
52% (2010)
73% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.
Science
7% (2011)
23% (2010)
52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2011.
Writing
52% (2010)
63% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.
English/Language Arts
50% (2011)
58% (2010)
68% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 80% in 2011.
Math
19% (2011)
25% (2010)
36% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Social Studies
52% (2011)
66% (2010)
68% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.
Science
35% (2011)
49% (2010)
49% (2009)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.
Writing
61% (2010)
51% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.
English/Language Arts
64% (2011)
58% (2010)
51% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.
Math
41% (2011)
50% (2010)
38% (2009)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Social Studies
39% (2011)
38% (2010)
31% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2011.
Science
50% (2011)
35% (2010)
55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.
Writing
73% (2011)
62% (2010)
68% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.
English/Language Arts
57% (2011)
57% (2010)
54% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.
Math
48% (2011)
44% (2010)
42% (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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