Florida A & M University Developmental Research School

This school was given a grade of "D" by the Florida Department of Education in 2008-2009. In 2007-2008, this school received a "C". In 2006-2007, this school received an "F".

About the School Grades

• Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the FCAT.
• Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math.
• The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 50% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Grade 4

Reading
 54% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Grade 5

Reading
 61% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Science
 21% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2009.

Math
 29% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Grade 6

Reading
 63% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2009.

Math
 28% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2009.

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 23% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.

Science
 14% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Grade 9

Reading
 29% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Grade 10

Reading
 27% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Grade 11

Science
 14% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2009.

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
• The FCAT 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.
• Students must pass the grade 10 FCAT in order to graduate.
• The FCAT 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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Scale: % scoring at or above level 3.5

Grade 4

Writing
 69% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

Grade 8

Writing
 92% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2009.

Grade 10

Writing
 84% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 77% in 2009.

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Writing to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10.
  
• The Writing 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 3.5 and above to meet state standards.

Testing in Florida: An Overview