Tavares Middle School

This school was given a grade of "A" by the Florida Department of Education in 2008-2009. In 2007-2008, this school received an "A". In 2006-2007, this school received a "B".

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 6

Reading
 70% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2009.

Grade 7

Reading
 70% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 57% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.

Science
 44% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 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.
• Students must pass the grade 10 FCAT in order to graduate.
• 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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Scale: % scoring at or above level 3.5

Grade 8

Writing
 85% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2009.

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 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 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