Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies

85% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.
Science

67% (2008)

56% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

85% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.
Math

71% (2008)

72% (2007)

76% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Social Studies

59% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.
Science

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

70% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.
Math

81% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Social Studies

80% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.
Science

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

79% (2008)

78% (2007)

69% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.
Math

73% (2008)

72% (2007)

68% (2006)

76% (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