Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Pineapple Report
  • Home
  • News
    • Statewide Associations
    • Labor Unions
    • Headlines
  • Rick on the Record
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Pineapple Report
Home Headlines

Florida Narrows Student Achievement Gaps in New Assessment Results

by Pineapple Report
June 28, 2022
in Headlines
0
Florida Narrows Student Achievement Gaps in New Assessment Results

Stock - By Creative Images

Florida Department of Education | By Press Office | June 28, 2022

~ African American students, students from economically disadvantaged families, and Hispanic students had gains on all Mathematics and ELA metrics ~

Tallahassee, Fla., June 28, 2022 – Today, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced the 2022 statewide assessment results for Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA), which show African American students, students from economically disadvantaged families, and Hispanic students had gains on all Mathematics and ELA metrics. These results continue to demonstrate that Florida’s efforts to keep students in the classroom without disruptions have been especially effective at ensuring the most vulnerable students do not fall behind. The Florida Department of Education will continue to utilize every resource available to improve student achievement, including utilizing progress monitoring, offering early literacy support, and investing record funding into Florida’s students and teachers.

“Every child deserves access to the best possible education available, regardless of income or background,” said Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. “Today’s increases – spanning grade levels, subject areas, and demographics – would not have been possible without our hard-working teachers and staff and their dedication to student success. Now is the time to double-down on our efforts to accelerate student outcomes.”

All student subgroups increased or maintained performance at Level 3 and above in ELA and Mathematics, compared to 2021. Additionally, achievement gaps narrowed between White and African American students in 3rd to 10th Grade ELA, 3rd to 8th Grade Mathematics, and Algebra 1, and between White and Hispanic students in 3rd to 8th Grade Mathematics and 3rd to 10th Grade ELA.

Key Takeaways from Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) and End of Course (EOC) Assessments:

  • Statewide performance improved in all Mathematics metrics with a score increase in 3rd to 8th Grade Mathematics (FSA and EOCs combined) by 4 percentage points, Geometry by 3 percentage points, and Algebra 1 by 2 percentage points.
  • African American students increased performance by 6 percentage points in 3rd to 8th Grade Mathematics (FSA and EOCs combined), 5 percentage points in Algebra 1, 3 percentage points in Geometry, and 1 percentage point in 3rd to 10th Grade ELA.
  • Students from economically disadvantaged families increased performance by 6 percentage points in 3rd to 8th Grade Mathematics (FSA and EOCs combined), 5 percentage points in Geometry, 4 percentage points in Algebra 1, and 1 percentage point in 3rd to 10th Grade ELA.
  • Hispanic students increased performance by 6 percentage points in 3rd to 8th Grade Mathematics (FSA and EOCs combined), 3 percentage points in Geometry, 2 percentage points in Algebra 1, and 1 percentage point in 3rd to 10th Grade ELA.
  • Overall, performance was maintained at Level 3 and above (52%) for 3rd to 10th Grade ELA.

Overall Statewide Comparison

Compared to 2021, students improved in Mathematics and maintained achievement in ELA on the statewide assessments.

  • 3rd to 8th Grade Mathematics (FSA and EOCs combined) performance increased by 4 percentage points (51% to 55%).
  • Algebra 1 performance increased by 2 percentage points (47% to 49%).
  • Geometry performance increased by 3 percentage points (46% to 49%).
  • 3rd to 10th Grade ELA performance was maintained (52%).

To view the statewide and district-level results, visit: https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/results/2022.stml.

Previous Post

Outrage causes Alachua County school district to reverse clear bag mandate within 24 hours

Next Post

Florida Republicans turn school elections into new political battlegrounds

RECOMMENDED NEWS

School voucher expansion sails through 1st committee

School voucher expansion sails through 1st committee

5 days ago
Parental rights gives parents new tool to nix school library entirely

Parental rights gives parents new tool to nix school library entirely

5 days ago
Teachers would get $60K minimum salary under bill in Congress making grants to states

Teachers would get $60K minimum salary under bill in Congress making grants to states

5 days ago
‘Our children are at stake:’ Teacher shortage in Florida among worst in the nation

‘Our children are at stake:’ Teacher shortage in Florida among worst in the nation

5 days ago

K12 Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2020

  • About
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Statewide Associations
    • Labor Unions
    • Headlines
  • Rick on the Record
  • Contact

K12 Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2020