Northwest Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 60% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 75% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2011.

Science
 56% (2011)
 50% (2010)
 53% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.

Writing
 62% (2010)
 61% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 62% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 63% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 65% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Grade 7

Social Studies
 58% (2011)
 41% (2010)
 57% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.

Science
 67% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 59% (2009)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2011.

Writing
 63% (2010)
 63% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 62% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 75% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 65% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Grade 8

Social Studies
 49% (2011)
 51% (2010)
 59% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 72% in 2011.

Science
 60% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 61% (2009)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.

Writing
 62% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 72% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2011.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 69% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 56% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 55% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 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  

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview