Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies

85% (2011)

85% (2010)

88% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2011.
Science

75% (2011)

69% (2010)

79% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.
Writing

77% (2010)

80% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.
English/Language Arts

78% (2011)

76% (2010)

82% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2011.
Math

82% (2011)

78% (2010)

74% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Social Studies

70% (2011)

64% (2010)

64% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science

70% (2011)

76% (2010)

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

84% (2010)

77% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.
English/Language Arts

69% (2011)

76% (2010)

77% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

75% (2011)

75% (2010)

74% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Social Studies

68% (2011)

72% (2010)

64% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 72% in 2011.
Science

78% (2011)

79% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.
Writing

79% (2011)

80% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2011.
English/Language Arts

70% (2011)

68% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

79% (2011)

74% (2010)

70% (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
Compare with test results from nearby schools