Florida's latest 3rd and 8th-grade reading scores were recently released, reflecting progress toward Florida 2030-related education goals. According to TheFloridaScorecard.org, 3rd-grade reading scores increased by 5 percentage points to 55%, while 8th-grade reading scores rose by 4 percentage points to 51%.
Math scores were also released, showing a slight increase in 3rd-grade math proficiency to 60%, while 8th-grade math proficiency dipped by 1 percentage point to 54%.
While there are wins in some areas, there is still much work to be done overall to achieve the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s goal of 100% math and reading proficiency. Math and reading both play a significant role in securing the future of Florida's youngest residents.
For more information, visit TheFloridaScorecard.org to see the current reality in your county. To get involved with efforts to improve talent and education outcomes in Florida, contact Rachel Ludwig, VP of Talent Development for the Future of Work, at rludwig@flchamber.com.