Shields Middle School

 
Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 6

Reading
 47% (2011)
 53% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 41% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Math
 43% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 42% (2008)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Grade 7

Reading
 42% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 45% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Math
 48% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 57% (2008)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Grade 8

Reading
 31% (2011)
 39% (2010)
 32% (2009)
 31% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2011.

Science
 25% (2011)
 32% (2010)
 25% (2009)
 21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

Math
 54% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2011.

About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 and 10 in 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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This school was given a grade of "C" by the Florida Department of Education in 2010-2011. In 2009-2010, this school received a "C". In 2008-2009, this school received a "C".

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  

 
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

Grade 8

Writing
 97% (2011)
 95% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 97% in 2011.

About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 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 and above to meet state standards.

Testing in Florida: An Overview