Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies

94% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.
Science

91% (2008)

84% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

97% (2008)

100% (2007)

95% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.
Math

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Social Studies

83% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.
Science

76% (2008)

72% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

92% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.
Math

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Social Studies

76% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.
Science

71% (2008)

73% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.
English/Language Arts

90% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.
Math

95% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% 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