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The testing criteria and guidelines for High School students are as follows:

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What tests are used?

  • Any combination of the highest available  CPT/PERT, ACT and SAT scores are used in determining a student’s readiness (college ready) in the skill area.

What skill areas are used?

  • Reading and Mathematics
    (Writing is treated as a separate subject from reading in the school grading system and is not included for postsecondary readiness component, by provision of Rule 6A-1.09981, Florida Administrative Code.)

How are the ACT and SAT scores reported to the State?

  • The State uses FASTER for reporting ACT and SAT. In addition, they receive files directly from the College Board for SAT scores and from ACT, Inc. for ACT scores.

Are multiple years of data used?

  • Yes. Any scores for students reported during their enrollment in grades 9-12 are used.

Where can I view school grades and review guides to the calculations?

For additional information on school grading process, contact the Bureau of Research and Evaluation (http://www.fldoe.org/evaluation/) at evalnrpt@fldoe.org or call (850) 245-0411.


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