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District Scores by Grade Level and Standard

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Test Scores

This is a page of links to each school and a link to the district pass scores for Dorchester 4 School District.

• Dorchester 4 District Scores by Grade Level
• Dorchester 4 District Scores by Grade Level and Demographic Category
• Dorchester 4 District Scores by Grade Level and Standard

Notes:

1) These statistics may differ from those in report cards and AYP ratings. They were calculated based on where students tested regardless of school entry date. Home school students, students with incomplete scores, and students who took the test with a non-standard accommodation were excluded.

2) If the number tested is less than 10, no other statistics appear.

3) Only 5th and 8th graders took the Writing test in 2011.

Dorchester 4 Scores by Grade Level and Standard
Column Legend
A) Number of Students tested C) Percentage of Students whose test performance may benefit from additional activities that focus on the domains/standards listed.
B) Percentage of Students whose test performance shows weaknesses and a need for further instruction in the domains/standards listed. D) Percentage of Students whose test performance shows strengths in the domains/standards listed.


Grade 3

English Language Arts (Reading and Research)
A
B
C
D
Reading: Literary Texts
164
7.3
20.1
72.6
Reading: Informational Texts
164
8.5
39.0
52.4
Reading: Building Vocabulary
164
13.4
62.8
23.8
Researching
164
17.1
54.9
28.0
Mathematics
A
B
C
D
Numbers & Operations
164
10.4
26.2
63.4
Algebra
164
20.7
59.8
19.5
Geometry
164
11.6
37.2
51.2
Measurement
164
27.4
43.3
29.3
Data Analysis & Probability
164
29.3
38.4
32.3
Science
A
B
C
D
Scientific Inquiry
83
20.5
47.0
32.5
Habitats & Adaptation
83
19.3
44.6
36.1
Earth's Materials & Changes
83
22.9
66.3
10.8
Heat & Changes in Matter
83
8.4
73.5
18.1
Motion & Sound
83
24.1
59.0
16.9
Social Studies
A
B
C
D
Places, Regions, & Human Systems
81
6.2
34.6
59.3
Exploration & Settlement
81
7.4
34.6
58.0
American Revolution & New Nation
81
8.6
51.9
39.5
Civil War & Reconstruction
81
14.8
35.8
49.4
Late 19th & 20th Century S.C.
81
7.4
29.6
63.0


Grade 4

English Language Arts (Reading and Research)
A
B
C
D
Reading: Literary Texts
161
11.8
42.2
46.0
Reading: Informational Texts
161
21.7
45.3
32.9
Reading: Building Vocabulary
161
11.2
40.4
48.4
Researching
161
33.5
37.9
28.6
Mathematics
A
B
C
D
Numbers & Operations
161
2.5
19.9
77.6
Algebra
161
5.0
29.2
65.8
Geometry
161
4.3
23.6
72.0
Measurement
161
14.9
28.0
57.1
Data Analysis & Probability
161
15.5
37.3
47.2
Science
A
B
C
D
Scientific Inquiry
161
14.9
42.2
42.9
Organisms & Their Environments
161
7.5
44.7
47.8
Astronomy
161
12.4
55.9
31.7
Weather
161
21.1
52.2
26.7
Properties of Light & Electricity
161
14.3
40.4
45.3
Social Studies
A
B
C
D
Exploration
161
12.4
56.5
31.1
Settlement
161
23.0
50.9
26.1
Colonial Conflict
161
11.8
41.0
47.2
A New Nation
161
12.4
50.3
37.3
Westward Movement
161
13.7
49.7
36.6
Civil War
161
19.9
34.8
45.3


Grade 5

Writing
A
B
C
D
Content & Development
160
15.6
32.5
51.9
Organization
160
13.8
35.6
50.6
Voice
160
19.4
43.8
36.9
Conventions
160
13.8
41.3
45.0
English Language Arts (Reading and Research)
A
B
C
D
Reading: Literary Texts
161
8.1
38.5
53.4
Reading: Informational Texts
161
15.5
31.7
52.8
Reading: Building Vocabulary
161
17.4
49.1
33.5
Researching
161
25.5
55.3
19.3
Mathematics
A
B
C
D
Numbers & Operations
161
13.7
19.3
67.1
Algebra
161
22.4
41.0
36.6
Geometry
161
8.1
54.0
37.9
Measurement
161
29.2
28.6
42.2
Data Analysis & Probability
161
9.9
38.5
51.6
Science
A
B
C
D
Scientific Inquiry
79
25.3
51.9
22.8
Ecosystems: Terrestrial & Aquatic
79
24.1
51.9
24.1
Landforms & Oceans
79
21.5
51.9
26.6
Properties of Matter
79
38.0
50.6
11.4
Forces & Motion
79
30.4
45.6
24.1
Social Studies
A
B
C
D
Reconstruction
82
13.4
50.0
36.6
Westward Expansion
82
3.7
56.1
40.2
U.S. as a World Power
82
14.6
40.2
45.1
The 1920s & 1930s
82
12.2
31.7
56.1
Cold War
82
31.7
37.8
30.5
Developments Since 1992
82
31.7
42.7
25.6


Grade 6

English Language Arts (Reading and Research)
A
B
C
D
Reading: Literary Texts
142
28.9
43.7
27.5
Reading: Informational Texts
142
26.8
42.3
31.0
Reading: Building Vocabulary
142
17.6
54.2
28.2
Researching
142
35.9
46.5
17.6
Mathematics
A
B
C
D
Numbers & Operations
142
31.0
28.9
40.1
Algebra
142
39.4
38.0
22.5
Geometry
142
25.4
33.8
40.8
Measurement
142
42.3
36.6
21.1
Data Analysis & Probability
142
32.4
33.8
33.8
Science
A
B
C
D
Scientific Inquiry
72
30.6
41.7
27.8
Plants: Structures, Processes, & Responses
72
45.8
44.4
9.7
Animals: Structures, Processes, & Responses
72
12.5
52.8
34.7
Earth's Atmosphere & Weather
72
33.3
47.2
19.4
Conservation of Energy
72
41.7
38.9
19.4
Social Studies
A
B
C
D
Cradles of Civilization
70
11.4
65.7
22.9
Ancient Classical Civilizations
70
21.4
48.6
30.0
The Middle Ages
70
7.1
52.9
40.0
Other Pre-Renaissance Cultures
70
14.3
55.7
30.0
Renaissance & Reformation
70
11.4
54.3
34.3
European Exploration & Settlement
70
10.0
62.9
27.1


Grade 7

English Language Arts (Reading and Research)
A
B
C
D
Reading: Literary Texts
158
29.7
29.7
40.5
Reading: Informational Texts
158
44.3
46.2
9.5
Reading: Building Vocabulary
158
28.5
47.5
24.1
Researching
158
33.5
41.8
24.7
Mathematics
A
B
C
D
Numbers & Operations
158
38.6
33.5
27.8
Algebra
158
21.5
38.6
39.9
Geometry
158
27.2
39.2
33.5
Measurement
158
33.5
46.2
20.3
Data Analysis & Probability
158
58.9
29.1
12.0
Science
A
B
C
D
Scientific Inquiry
158
25.3
49.4
25.3
Cells & Heredity
158
17.7
37.3
44.9
Human Body Systems & Disease
158
27.8
41.1
31.0
Ecology: Biotic & Abiotic Environment
158
17.7
50.0
32.3
Chemical Nature of Matter
158
27.2
39.9
32.9
Social Studies
A
B
C
D
European Colonial Expansion
158
15.8
52.5
31.6
Absolute Monarchies & Constitutional Government
158
10.8
45.6
43.7
Age of Revolution
158
20.9
49.4
29.7
Global Imperialism
158
27.2
43.0
29.7
Early 20th Century World Conflicts
158
28.5
55.1
16.5
Post-World War II
158
44.9
40.5
14.6
20th Century (to Present) Changes
158
14.6
47.5
38.0


Grade 8

Writing
A
B
C
D
Content & Development
132
39.4
48.5
12.1
Organization
132
36.4
48.5
15.2
Voice
132
25.8
51.5
22.7
Conventions
132
32.6
45.5
22.0
English Language Arts (Reading and Research)
A
B
C
D
Reading: Literary Texts
132
38.6
22.0
39.4
Reading: Informational Texts
132
39.4
34.8
25.8
Reading: Building Vocabulary
132
37.1
46.2
16.7
Researching
132
40.9
43.9
15.2
Mathematics
A
B
C
D
Numbers & Operations
132
29.5
44.7
25.8
Algebra
132
43.2
37.9
18.9
Geometry
132
21.2
46.2
32.6
Measurement
132
30.3
48.5
21.2
Data Analysis & Probability
132
18.2
50.8
31.1
Science
A
B
C
D
Scientific Inquiry
68
26.5
27.9
45.6
Earth's Biological History
68
17.6
44.1
38.2
Earth's Structure and Processes
68
22.1
45.6
32.4
Astronomy: Earth & Space Systems
68
33.8
50.0
16.2
Forces & Motion
68
25.0
51.5
23.5
Waves
68
23.5
41.2
35.3
Social Studies
A
B
C
D
Settlement of S.C. & the U.S.
64
12.5
56.3
31.3
S.C. in the Revolution & New Nation
64
17.2
57.8
25.0
The Civil War
64
10.9
45.3
43.8
Reconstruction in S.C.
64
18.8
60.9
20.3
Late 19th Century U.S.
64
21.9
43.8
34.4
Early 20th Century S.C.
64
20.3
53.1
26.6
Mid to Late 20th Century S.C.
64
21.9
57.8
20.3