Homewood Elementary School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 77% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 70% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.

Science
 40% (2011)
 46% (2010)
 38% (2009)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2011.

Writing
 55% (2010)
 70% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 73% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 80% in 2011.

Math
 70% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 60% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Grade 4

Social Studies
 61% (2011)
 68% (2010)
 67% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.

Science
 58% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

Writing
 59% (2010)
 56% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 62% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 79% (2009)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Grade 5

Social Studies
 55% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 77% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2011.

Science
 59% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 70% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.

Writing
 68% (2011)
 59% (2010)
 75% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 83% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.

Math
 73% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 72% (2009)
The state average for Math was 75% 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