Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies

67% (2008)

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

62% (2008)

50% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

87% (2008)

84% (2007)

77% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.
Math

61% (2008)

64% (2007)

56% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Social Studies

73% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.
Science

47% (2008)

43% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

73% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.
Math

62% (2008)

73% (2007)

64% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Social Studies

32% (2008)

24% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.
Science

19% (2008)

32% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

70% (2008)

51% (2007)

60% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.
Math

64% (2008)

52% (2007)

58% (2006)

38% (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