Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies

49% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.
Science

34% (2008)

53% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

35% (2008)

58% (2007)

48% (2006)

29% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.
Math

51% (2008)

66% (2007)

55% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Social Studies

19% (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.
Science

47% (2008)

34% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

53% (2008)

46% (2007)

33% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.
Math

55% (2008)

42% (2007)

40% (2006)

45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Social Studies

54% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.
Science

42% (2008)

13% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

45% (2008)

32% (2007)

41% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.
Math

37% (2008)

24% (2007)

32% (2006)

40% (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