Test Scores for P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

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FCAT 2 Results
FCAT Writing Results
FCAT EOC Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

1080 SW 11th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
Alachua County
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PH: (352) 392-1554
FAX: (352) 392-9559

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
1154 students
4 schools

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FCAT 2 Results

Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading

74% (2012)

74% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

Math

56% (2012)

57% (2011)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

71% (2012)

66% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

Math

71% (2012)

70% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

61% (2012)

67% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

Science

42% (2012)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

Math

56% (2012)

67% (2011)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2012)

79% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

Math

80% (2012)

78% (2011)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

84% (2012)

80% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

Math

93% (2012)

85% (2011)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

76% (2012)

72% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

Science

64% (2012)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

Math

78% (2012)

70% (2011)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 9

Reading

69% (2012)

73% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

66% (2012)

66% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida.
The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest.
Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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FCAT Writing Results

Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

Grade 4

Writing

78% (2012)

94% (2011)

97% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Writing

86% (2012)

99% (2011)

100% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Writing

85% (2012)

98% (2011)

91% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing.
The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

FCAT EOC Results

Scale: National Percentile Rank (50 is the national average)

Algebra I

89% (2012)

82% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1.
The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida.
The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest.
Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: ¹FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers¹	<1%	5%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: ¹FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Bachelor's degree¹	36%	65%
Master's degree¹	54%	32%
Doctorate degree¹	6%	1%
Other degree¹	4%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per teacher¹	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	53%	46%
Black	25%	23%
Hispanic	15%	25%
Multiracial	5%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	17%	46%

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Attendance and Completion

Source: ¹FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Graduation rate (high school)¹	96%	73%
Dropout rate (high school)¹	0%	2%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.