Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies

44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.
Science

27% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

43% (2007)

42% (2006)

31% (2005)

31% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.
Math

51% (2007)

58% (2006)

48% (2005)

47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Social Studies

20% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.
Science

33% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

46% (2007)

51% (2006)

51% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.
Math

55% (2007)

43% (2006)

44% (2005)

40% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Social Studies

38% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.
Science

21% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

53% (2007)

54% (2006)

50% (2005)

53% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.
Math

37% (2007)

39% (2006)

44% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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