Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies
63% (2011)
72% (2010)
58% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2011.
Science
47% (2011)
52% (2010)
48% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.
Writing
61% (2010)
48% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.
English/Language Arts
60% (2011)
59% (2010)
51% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2011.
Math
62% (2011)
57% (2010)
51% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Social Studies
58% (2011)
46% (2010)
41% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science
71% (2011)
61% (2010)
56% (2009)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2011.
Writing
62% (2010)
54% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.
English/Language Arts
62% (2011)
60% (2010)
51% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
63% (2011)
48% (2010)
58% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Social Studies
66% (2011)
49% (2010)
52% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 72% in 2011.
Science
61% (2011)
47% (2010)
38% (2009)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.
Writing
57% (2011)
60% (2010)
50% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2011.
English/Language Arts
61% (2011)
50% (2010)
53% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
60% (2011)
46% (2010)
41% (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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