On Florida's FAST (was FSA), Grade 8 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 169 to 300, and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Satisfactory (at 238 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Inadequate | 169–219 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Below Satisfactory | 220–237 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Satisfactory | 238–250 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Proficient | 251–261 | Above grade-level expectations |
| Mastery | 262–300 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2026, about 62% of Grade 8 students reached Satisfactory+ in ELA. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
A score's meaning depends on where it lands in the ranges above, and on how it compares to other students. Our free tool turns a score into an estimated percentile versus the child's school, district and the whole state, so you can see exactly where a score stands, not just its level.
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