Duval County Students Show Gains in FCAT Reading, Math and Science
Jacksonville, FL - More Duval County students are performing at or above grade level in reading, math and science compared to previous years, according to the 2009 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) results released today.
"I am encouraged by the positive direction in which our students are moving," said Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools Ed Pratt-Dannals. "These scores confirm the hard work of our students, teachers and staff in closing the achievement gap in Duval County."
Of the 22 possible categories, Duval County declined slightly in only three areas, improving in 15 and staying the same in four, with the greatest improvements in the areas of mathematics and science. The state also improved in 15 areas, but declined in six.
Students in Duval County Public Schools also made gains or stayed the same in every grade level on the mathematics and science portions of the FCAT, with the most gains being made in fourth grade math, which increased by eight percentage points. Scores on the science portion increased in every grade level by three percentage points, while the state went down in grade 11.
Duval County Public Schools operates more than 160 schools and serves approximately 123,000 students. The school district is committed to providing high quality educational opportunities that will inspire all students to acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global economy, and culturally diverse world.
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