Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies

80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.
Science

66% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

73% (2007)

94% (2006)

91% (2005)

93% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.
Math

74% (2007)

87% (2006)

95% (2005)

96% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.
Science

84% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

86% (2007)

83% (2006)

95% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.
Math

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

98% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Social Studies

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.
Science

69% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

90% (2007)

81% (2006)

76% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.
Math

89% (2007)

71% (2006)

82% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 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