Florida Students Show Notable Gains in Statewide Tests

Statewide data reveals improvements in math, reading, science, and social studies across multiple districts.

Over half of Florida students scored at or above grade level in most subject areas.
Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties reported significant proficiency increases.
The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is credited with helping monitor student progress.
COVID-19 pandemic learning losses are being mitigated, but some scores still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
Education Commissioner Manny Diaz praised the progress, citing effective progress monitoring.