Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies

59% (2011)

46% (2010)

46% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2011.
Science

43% (2011)

18% (2010)

44% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.
Writing

43% (2010)

47% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.
English/Language Arts

52% (2011)

46% (2010)

56% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2011.
Math

60% (2011)

50% (2010)

46% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Social Studies

30% (2011)

33% (2010)

18% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science

39% (2011)

50% (2010)

42% (2009)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2011.
Writing

31% (2010)

32% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.
English/Language Arts

43% (2011)

47% (2010)

30% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

47% (2011)

38% (2010)

28% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Social Studies

33% (2011)

42% (2010)

47% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 72% in 2011.
Science

45% (2011)

39% (2010)

28% (2009)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.
Writing

42% (2011)

45% (2010)

46% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2011.
English/Language Arts

46% (2011)

35% (2010)

44% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

40% (2011)

34% (2010)

32% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through
8 in writing, English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
- The PASS 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