Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies

33% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.
Science

16% (2008)

37% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

46% (2008)

43% (2007)

40% (2006)

37% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.
Math

48% (2008)

54% (2007)

54% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Social Studies

25% (2008)

32% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.
Science

39% (2008)

36% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

58% (2008)

46% (2007)

46% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.
Math

59% (2008)

56% (2007)

47% (2006)

40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Social Studies

40% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.
Science

30% (2008)

46% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

43% (2008)

53% (2007)

51% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.
Math

45% (2008)

51% (2007)

40% (2006)

37% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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