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

45% (2009)

46% (2008)

40% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2009.
Math

64% (2009)

65% (2008)

58% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 10
Reading

36% (2009)

33% (2008)

27% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2009.
Math

71% (2009)

67% (2008)

62% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 11
Science

31% (2009)

27% (2008)

29% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2009.
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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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