Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies
83% (2011)
89% (2010)
88% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2011.
Science
52% (2011)
66% (2010)
59% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.
Writing
63% (2010)
71% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.
English/Language Arts
66% (2011)
74% (2010)
69% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2011.
Math
55% (2011)
61% (2010)
56% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Social Studies
61% (2011)
63% (2010)
66% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science
71% (2011)
68% (2010)
77% (2009)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2011.
Writing
71% (2010)
79% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.
English/Language Arts
63% (2011)
64% (2010)
72% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
59% (2011)
58% (2010)
69% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Social Studies
79% (2011)
70% (2010)
75% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 72% in 2011.
Science
64% (2011)
69% (2010)
73% (2009)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.
Writing
75% (2011)
73% (2010)
68% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2011.
English/Language Arts
63% (2011)
62% (2010)
65% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
52% (2011)
56% (2010)
57% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% 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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