Lower FCAT schools don’t keep high grades

Escambia County schools have some successful years, but rarely do they maintain those high grades. If FCAT scores are based on the merit of the teachers, then why can’t high grades be maintained?

Allie Yniestra Elementary
2006-07: F  
2005-06: A  
2004-05: C

Belleview Middle
2006-07: C  
2005-06: B
2004-05: C  

Lincoln Park Elementary
2009-10: D  
2008-09: B  
2007-08: D  

Montclair Elementary
2008-09: D  
2007-08: A  
2006-07: F  

Navy Point Elementary
2009-10: C  
2008-09: A  
2007-08: F  

Warrington Elementary
2009-10: C  
2008-09: A  
2007-08: C  

Washington High
2008-09: C  
2007-08: B  
2006-07: D  

A few have been able to maintain a high grade for two consecutive years:

Hallmark Elementary
2009-10: B  
2008-09: A  
2007-08: F  
2006-07: D  

Holm Elementary
2008-09: C  
2007-08: D  
2006-07: B  
2005-06: B  
2004-05: C  

Pensacola High
2009-10 B  
2008-09 B  
2007-08 C  
2006-07 C  

Sherwood Elementary
2009-10: C  
2008-09: B  
2007-08: A  
2006-07: C  

Tate High
2009-10: B  
2008-09: B  
2007-08: C  
2006-07: C