Scale: % scoring at or above grade level
Grade 9
Reading

71% (2008)

66% (2007)

65% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 46% in 2008.
Math

91% (2008)

84% (2007)

88% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 10
Reading

61% (2008)

56% (2007)

51% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 38% in 2008.
Math

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 11
Science

59% (2008)

64% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2008.
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
- The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida.
- The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest.
- Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or
above level 3.
Testing in Florida: An Overview
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