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Florida statewide exam results: Local counties lead the pack in core subjects

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Recently released data from the Florida Department of Education is providing a better idea of how school students across the state are faring in core subjects.

Below are the percentage of students that scored a Level 3 or higher on end-of-year Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) and B.E.S.T. standardized tests in our Northeast Florida counties.

English Language Arts, Grades 3 - 10

  • Baker: 53%
  • Bradford: 53%
  • Clay: 62%
  • Columbia: 54%
  • Duval: 50%
  • Nassau: 72%
  • Putnam: 46%
  • St. Johns: 75%
  • Union: 54%

The score went up compared to 2024 for all of the above local counties.

Mathematics: Grades 3 - 8

  • Baker: 56%
  • Bradford: 56%
  • Clay: 64%
  • Columbia: 60%
  • Duval: 53%
  • Nassau: 80%
  • Putnam: 46%
  • St. Johns: 78%
  • Union: 66%

Again, for all our local counties, the score in mathematics either went up or stayed the same compared to 2024.

See the data breakdowns for yourself here.

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St. Johns County and Nassau County did especially well when you look at the statewide percentage.

Across Florida, the score was 57% in English Language Arts assessments. St. Johns County and Nassau County soared to the top two spots at 75% and 72%, respectively.

Nassau County also lead the pack in mathematics, ending with an 80% score, while St. Johns ended with 78%.

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Kiley Miller is a Content Creator/Coordinator for Action News Jax.

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