Scale: % at or above proficient
Algebra I

50% (2008)

51% (2007)

69% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.
Algebra II

33% (2008)

53% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.
English I

63% (2008)

63% (2007)

78% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.
Biology

49% (2008)

58% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.
United States History

60% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.
Physical Science

28% (2008)
The state average for Physical Science was 58% in 2008.
Physics

52% (2008)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2008.
Chemistry

42% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.
Civics and Economics

50% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.
Geometry

38% (2008)

40% (2007)

60% (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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