Bethlehem High School

This school was given a grade of "B" by the Florida Department of Education in 2007-2008. In 2006-2007, this school received a "D". In 2005-2006, this school received a "C".

About the School Grades

• Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the FCAT.
• Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math.
• The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Grade 4

Reading
 74% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Grade 5

Reading
 64% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 45% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Grade 6

Reading
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 56% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 27% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Grade 9

Reading
 55% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 46% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Grade 10

Reading
 30% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 38% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.

Grade 11

Science
 14% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 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.

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Scale: % scoring at or above level 3.5

Grade 4

Writing+
 71% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 77% in 2008.

Grade 8

Writing+
 92% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 88% in 2008.

Grade 10

Writing+
 74% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 78% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Writing+ to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10.
  
• The Writing+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
• The FCAT Writing+ exam contains both multiple choice questions and an essay. The scores on GreatSchools profiles reflect student performance on the essay portion only.
• The essay is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3.5 and above to meet state standards.

Testing in Florida: An Overview  

Scale: National Percentile Rank (50 is the national average)

Grade 3
		Reading						Math
		51	71	70	63			61	66	73	66
		2005	2006	2007	2008			2005	2006	2007	2008

Grade 4
		Reading						Math
		49	69	63	71			55	67	67	71
		2005	2006	2007	2008			2005	2006	2007	2008

Grade 5
		Reading						Math
		55	66	68	64			55	66	64	76
		2005	2006	2007	2008			2005	2006	2007	2008

Grade 6
		Reading						Math
		54	61	67	57			56	56	64	63
		2005	2006	2007	2008			2005	2006	2007	2008

Grade 7
		Reading						Math
		45	67	64	74			55	62	66	72
		2005	2006	2007	2008			2005	2006	2007	2008

Grade 8
		Reading						Math
		51	49	61	57			57	56	65	67
		2005	2006	2007	2008			2005	2006	2007	2008

Grade 9
		Reading						Math
		57	48	58	72			65	61	63	70
		2005	2006	2007	2008			2005	2006	2007	2008

Grade 10
		Reading						Math
		56	65	38	54			51	65	46	49
		2005	2006	2007	2008			2005	2006	2007	2008

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Florida used a norm-referenced test (NRT) section on the FCAT to assess students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math.
• The FCAT NRT measures how well students in Florida scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average on the test.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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