Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.
Science

63% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

88% (2007)

82% (2006)

83% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.
Math

71% (2007)

65% (2006)

74% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Social Studies

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.
Science

55% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

75% (2007)

79% (2006)

80% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.
Math

55% (2007)

66% (2006)

70% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Social Studies

47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.
Science

40% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

75% (2006)

67% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.
Math

60% (2007)

69% (2006)

61% (2005)

62% (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