Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Social Studies

71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.
Science

57% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

64% (2007)

65% (2006)

61% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.
Math

71% (2007)

77% (2006)

69% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Social Studies

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.
Science

69% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

68% (2006)

73% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.
Math

71% (2007)

67% (2006)

69% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Social Studies

68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.
Science

62% (2007)

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

63% (2007)

71% (2006)

71% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.
Math

64% (2007)

60% (2006)

63% (2005)

57% (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