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Florida School Grades Show Broad Gains and Trigger Higher A Standard

The accountability release activated a state law that will raise next year’s A cutoff to at least 65 percent.

An empty Duval County Public Schools elementary classroom
An empty Duval County Public Schools elementary classroom

Overview

  • The Florida Department of Education published the finalized 2025–26 school and district accountability reports on July 1, showing a shift toward higher letter grades across the state.
  • St. Johns County reclaimed the top district spot and Nassau County placed second, and those two districts led spring F.A.S.T. proficiency with St. Johns at 78% in ELA and Nassau at 81% in math.
  • Statewide results showed 34 districts earned an A, 23 earned a B and 10 earned a C, and overall F.A.S.T. proficiency topped roughly 60 percent according to state summaries.
  • Because at least 75 percent of schools earned As under this cycle’s distribution, state statute requires raising the A threshold next year so an A will be set at 65 percent or higher.
  • Six individual schools received F grades this year and the reports note grades are built from up to 12 components and require testing at least 95 percent of students, a mix that highlights broad improvement but persistent local gaps families should review at the school level.