End-of-Course Exam Scores Increase in English, US History
Greenville County Schools students saw improvements on English and U.S. History End-of-Course (EOCEP) exams, while scores in Algebra 1 and Biology 1 decreased in Greenville County and across South Carolina.
GCS students continue to outscore the state average on all End-of-Course exams. The End-of-Course exam score counts 20 percent of a student’s final grade in the course.
GCS Highlights:
- Blue Ridge High School had the highest increase in English (17 percentage points)
- Carolina High and Academy had the second highest increase in English (16 percentage points)
- Greer High School had the highest increase in U.S. History (13 percentage points)
- Travelers Rest High School had the second highest increase in U.S. History (10 percentage points)
In 2016, the achievement standards in Algebra I and English I were reset by the SC Department of Education, making these exams more difficult. Also, the Biology I and U.S. History and the Constitution tests were adjusted to reflect the changes in the South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy.
| Subject | Measurement | GCS | SC |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Algebra I* |
% Passing |
70% |
68% |
|
English I* |
% Passing |
84% |
81% |
|
Biology I |
% Passing |
70% |
67% |
|
U.S. History |
% Passing |
78% |
71% |
*Algebra I and English I scores include exams taken by middle school students