Recently released data from the Florida Department of Education is providing a better idea of how school students across the state are faring in core subjects.
Below are the percentage of students that scored a Level 3 or higher on end-of-year Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) and B.E.S.T. standardized tests in our Northeast Florida counties.
English Language Arts, Grades 3 – 10
- Baker: 53%
- Bradford: 53%
- Clay: 62%
- Columbia: 54%
- Duval: 50%
- Nassau: 72%
- Putnam: 46%
- St. Johns: 75%
- Union: 54%
The score went up compared to 2024 for all of the above local counties.
Mathematics: Grades 3 – 8
- Baker: 56%
- Bradford: 56%
- Clay: 64%
- Columbia: 60%
- Duval: 53%
- Nassau: 80%
- Putnam: 46%
- St. Johns: 78%
- Union: 66%
Again, for all our local counties, the score in mathematics either went up or stayed the same compared to 2024.
See the data breakdowns for yourself here.
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St. Johns County and Nassau County did especially well when you look at the statewide percentage.
Across Florida, the score was 57% in English Language Arts assessments. St. Johns County and Nassau County soared to the top two spots at 75% and 72%, respectively.
Nassau County also lead the pack in mathematics, ending with an 80% score, while St. Johns ended with 78%.
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