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- Polk school board to decide on new superintendent
Manatee Tech firefighting course needs more kids
- Pay for college presidents vary widely
- Bartow High's IB school named second-best in U.S.
- Hernando teachers take the hit after budget cuts
- Gov. Scott in Tampa to tout teacher raises
- USF student to bike cross-country for veterans
- 12 teachers re-hired at Lacoochee Elementary
- Wendy Suarez 5K/Run Walk Saturday
- Teachers rally for raises as Gov. Scott campaigns
- In rough economy, 2-year degrees more popular
SCHOOL GRADES
The Florida Department of Education gives each school in the state a letter grade of “A” through “F.” These annual grades are based on a number of factors: the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, high school’s graduation rate and more.
Find out how your child's school ranks based on the latest grades: Florida Department of Education
The FCAT is a test given yearly to students across Florida. See our FCAT Resouces Center for:
- FCAT Testing Dates
- FCAT Frequently Asked Questions
- Sample Questions
- Information on FCAT 2.0
School Tips
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