Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies

46% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.
Science

32% (2008)

24% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

73% (2008)

61% (2007)

72% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.
Math

45% (2008)

56% (2007)

67% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Social Studies

38% (2008)

36% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.
Science

28% (2008)

31% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

48% (2008)

54% (2007)

52% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.
Math

43% (2008)

62% (2007)

42% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Social Studies

13% (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.
Science

26% (2008)

24% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

58% (2008)

41% (2007)

65% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.
Math

52% (2008)

55% (2007)

56% (2006)

63% (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