Scale: % at or above proficient
Algebra I

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

89% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.
Algebra II

73% (2008)

74% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.
English I

79% (2008)

77% (2007)

87% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.
Biology

84% (2008)

85% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.
United States History

69% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.
Physical Science

50% (2008)
The state average for Physical Science was 58% in 2008.
Physics

84% (2008)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2008.
Chemistry

81% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.
Civics and Economics

82% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.
Geometry

77% (2008)

70% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 68% in 2008.
Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, physics, chemistry, civics and economics, and geometry.
- The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills
defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Testing in North Carolina: An Overview
See North Carolina's state standards
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