Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies

72% (2011)

71% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.
Science

83% (2011)

65% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2011.
Writing

59% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.
English/Language Arts

85% (2011)

88% (2010)

75% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 80% in 2011.
Math

81% (2011)

66% (2010)

71% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Social Studies

82% (2011)

76% (2010)

82% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.
Science

80% (2011)

77% (2010)

81% (2009)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.
Writing

70% (2010)

69% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.
English/Language Arts

79% (2011)

85% (2010)

83% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.
Math

85% (2011)

84% (2010)

92% (2009)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Social Studies

75% (2011)

76% (2010)

76% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2011.
Science

75% (2011)

71% (2010)

68% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.
Writing

82% (2011)

76% (2010)

75% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.
English/Language Arts

84% (2011)

84% (2010)

80% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.
Math

77% (2011)

72% (2010)

76% (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
Compare with test results from nearby schools