the South Carolina Department of Education released the 2017-2018 school year results for the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards  and the South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Assessments examinations given in the elementary and middle school grade levels.

"We continue to hold high expectations for all South Carolina students and know through high quality classroom instruction and support from parents and the school community that every student has the potential to be successful," said State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman.

"The results of these assessments, while just one measure of success, show that despite growth in many areas, we are still falling short of the benchmarks set to ensure our young learners are prepared and on track. We will continue to work hand in hand with South Carolina teachers so they have the tools and resources to help students grow academically in their classrooms and ultimately produce high school graduates that are ready for the next step."

SCPASS

The South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards includes tests in two subjects: science and social studies that are aligned to South Carolina’s science and social studies standards. Pursuant to Act 94, the SCPASS Science assessment was administered statewide to students in grades four, six, and eight and the Social Studies assessment administered to students in grades five and seven.

Science scores, since 2017, are reported in four achievement categories, Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations. Social studies scores are reported in three achievement categories, Not Met, Met, and Exemplary.

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