Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies

39% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.
Science

44% (2008)

27% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

67% (2008)

76% (2007)

75% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.
Math

28% (2008)

53% (2007)

42% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Social Studies

52% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.
Science

44% (2008)

19% (2007)

15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

59% (2008)

56% (2007)

50% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.
Math

57% (2008)

37% (2007)

40% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Social Studies

26% (2008)

21% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.
Science

16% (2008)

37% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

51% (2008)

32% (2007)

67% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.
Math

40% (2008)

29% (2007)

57% (2006)

36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through
8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
- The PACT 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