Math scores drop

As many predicted, students math scores dropped during the pandemic school year, 2020-21. Statewide 3-8 graders had 10% fewer students score Level 3 or higher; Escambia -8%; Okaloosa -8% and Santa Rosa -5%.  For Escambia, only 42% hit the Level 3 mark or higher.

For Grades 3-5 differences:

Statewide: -10%
Escambia: -8%
Okaloosa: -13%
Santa Rosa: -6%

For Grades 6-8 differences:

Statewide: -9%
Escambia: -7%
Okaloosa: -11%
Santa Rosa: -4%
All Mathematics (FSA and EOCs) % Level 3 or Above