Metric Six - Student Achievement Goals and Outcomes

Metric 6: GACE Pass Rates

South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) Elementary and Special Education baccalaureate program, launched in Fall 2019, has achieved consistently outstanding results on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exams—required for teacher certification in Georgia. Across 2019–2024, Test I pass rates remained at or near 100%, with a slight dip to 95% in 2022–24, while Test II sustained perfect outcomes through 2021–23 before easing to 93% in 2022–24. Both results consistently exceed statewide averages (Test I: 86.7%–94.6%; Test II: 89%–93.6%), reflecting strong candidate preparation and program quality.

GACE Assessment	Program Completion	South Georgia State College			Statewide
Test	Year	Total Candidates	Candidates Passed	Pass Percentage	Total Candidates	Candidates Passed	Pass Percentage
Early Childhood Special Education General Curriculum Test I	2019-21	17	17	100	2845	2467	86.7
	2020-22	25	25	100	3253	2834	87.1
	2021-23	23	23	100	1416	1339	94.6
	2022-24	41	39	95	565	513	91
Early Childhood Special Education General Curriculum Test II	2019-21	17	17	100	5856	5368	91.7
	2020-22	25	25	100	5763	5394	93.6
	2021-23	23	23	100	1430	1334	93.3
	2022-24	41	38	93	564	503	89
Source: Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC); SGSC Banner.

Analysis and Evaluation of Metric 6

SGSC’s Elementary and Special Education program has maintained exceptional performance on GACE assessments since inception. Test I achieved perfect 100% pass rates for three consecutive cycles before a minimal decline to 95% in 2022–24. Test II mirrored that trend, holding 100% through 2021–23 and 93% in 2022–24. These outcomes consistently surpass statewide averages and exceed the 90% certification benchmark, demonstrating that SGSC graduates are well-prepared for licensure and classroom readiness. Continued monitoring of assessment trends and ongoing faculty-led test preparation will help sustain this high level of success as program enrollment grows.