The success of Florida's public education system depends upon the dedication and quality of teachers and administrators coupled with the commitment of the state to prepare for the future through an educated workforce. Florida is enjoying success in many areas, while others will take more time to generate better results.
The most recent figures show high school graduation rates holding steady with the dropout rate inching upward.
Student performance in reading and mathematics is steadily rising. The percentage of students passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test requirements on the first attempt did not change over the previous year.
Participation in school readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten is rising, while 92 percent have been determined to be ready for kindergarten according to the first measurement in this area.
The number of high performing schools has gone up while the number of low performing schools has gone down. The number of schools making Adequate Yearly Progress has dipped from the previous year, but nearly twice as high as three years ago.
Average class sizes are dropping each year in K-3 and 4-8, while grades 9-12 are showing a much slower pace for reduction.
Expenditures per pupil in K-12 has continued to rise, while community college and state university investment is up by nearly $500 per student over two years.
Tuition rates have risen slightly for community college students and remained basically constant for state university students.
The number of community college and university degrees awarded continues to steadily increase.
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