On Florida's FAST (was FSA), Grade 8 Mathematics is reported on a scale from 183 to 291, and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Proficient (at 254 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Inadequate | 183–226 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Below Satisfactory | 227–243 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Satisfactory | 244–253 | Partway toward grade-level expectations |
| Proficient | 254–262 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Mastery | 263–291 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2026, about 48% of Grade 8 students reached Proficient or Mastery in Math. 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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