Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Social Studies

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.
Science

42% (2007)

12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

64% (2006)

69% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.
Math

59% (2007)

56% (2006)

78% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Social Studies

47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.
Science

24% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

61% (2007)

70% (2006)

58% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.
Math

40% (2007)

70% (2006)

54% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Social Studies

43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.
Science

32% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

58% (2007)

64% (2006)

79% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.
Math

57% (2007)

58% (2006)

70% (2005)

64% (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