MIDDLE GRADES MATH

Research makes clear that students who master 8th-grade math fundamentals are more likely to complete college; and that the correlation of high school students’ math proficiency with later earnings has grown sharply in recent years.

This report from ACT highlights the deep connection between success in 8th-grade math and long-term success.

The interactive data dashboard below provides a deeper look at county-wide achievement.

Note: This is best viewed in full-screen mode.

Data note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, SC Ready was not administered in 2020. SAM continues to monitor progress toward proficiency goals working with teachers and schools across the county.