Spring Test Scores Released

Spring Test Scores Released
Posted on 07/29/2021
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Citrus County School District Statewide English Language Arts, Math, Science and End-of-Course Test Results Spring 2021

On July 29, 2021, the Florida Department of Education released scores for the Spring 2021 FSA English Language Arts (grades 3-10), FSA Mathematics (grades 3-8 and Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs) assessments, statewide Science (grades 5 & 8 and Biology EOC), and Social Studies (Civics and U.S. History EOCs) assessments.

The statewide and districtwide results showed that children who tested in 2021 achieved grade level expectations in all subject areas in lower percentages than those who took the exams in 2019- the last time the Florida Standards Assessments were given.  The state canceled the tests in 2020 because of the corona virus pandemic.  The Department of Education required testing take place in the 2020-2021 school year.  However, scores would only be used to monitor progress rather than the usual high stakes purposes that may negatively impact students.

 

 

Citrus County

% of Students Scoring 3 or Above

Florida

% of Students Scoring 3 or Above

Elementary ELA (grades 3-5)

52%

53%

Secondary ELA (grades 6-10)

49%

51%

Elementary Math (grades 3-5)

52%

52%

Secondary Math (grades 6-8)

51%

50%

Algebra 1 EOC

44%

47%

Geometry EOC

52%

46%

Civics EOC

67%

64%

US History EOC

68%

63%

Biology EOC

67%

62%

Science- 5th grade

44%

47%

Science- 8th grade

45%

48%

 

Citrus County scored at or above the state average in many areas, such as, Math grades 3-8, Geometry, Civics, US History and Biology.

For a more detailed look into the 2021 state, district, and school assessment scores, visit the Florida Department of Education site at

http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/results/2021.stml.

Superintendent Sam Himmel stated, “The current data serves as just one more way to gain insight into how to help our students succeed.  We will continue to dig through the information to find where the needs are greatest and then direct resources appropriately.”