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FCAT reading scores show Escambia elementary schools the same, middle slightly up and high school down over 2013

   June 6, 2014

School Desk
The Florida Department of Education has posted the 2014 FCAT scores. Escambia County still remains below the state averages in reading for all grades.

Elementary schools – third, fourth and fifth- had the same percentage of students score a 3 or higher, which is considered passing and proficient for their grade levels. Forty-five percent all third and fifth graders were not reading on their grade levels; 44 percent of fourth graders were below a passing score.

Middle school students – sixth, seventh and eighth – showed improvements ranging from 1-2 percentage points. All were below state averages, but the sixth and seventh grades closed the gap by 2-3 points. Forty-seven percent of sixth graders, 48 percent of seventh graders and 49 percent of eighth graders failed to pass the reading test.

In high school, the ninth graders scored two points less than 2013 and tenth graders scored three points better. Both grades were below state averages. Fifty-five percent of the ninth graders and 48 percent of the tenth graders failed to pass the test. Juniors and Seniors don’t take the reading test.

 

District Name 1 2 3 4 5 Percentage Passing (Achievement Levels 3 and Above)
FOURTH Grade 2013
STATE TOTALS 14 25 26 24 11 61 60
ESCAMBIA 17 26 26 21 9 56 56
FIFTH Grade 2013
STATE TOTALS 15 24 27 23 11 61 60
ESCAMBIA 17 28 27 20 8 55 55
SIXTH Grade 2013
STATE TOTALS 16 23 28 20 11 60 59
ESCAMBIA 20 27 28 17 8 53 50
SEVENTH Grade 2013
STATE TOTALS 21 23 27 19 11 57 57
ESCAMBIA 25 24 25 19 8 52 50
EIGHTH Grade 2013
STATE TOTALS 18 25 25 19 12 57 55
ESCAMBIA 22 28 26 16 9 51 49
Ninth Grade 2013
STATE TOTALS 18 29 24 19 10 53 53
ESCAMBIA 23 32 22 16 8 45 47
Tenth Grade 2013
STATE TOTALS 17 28 22 22 11 55 50
ESCAMBIA 19 30 22 20 10 52 49
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