Osceola County Students Demonstrate Strong Academic Growth Across All Subjects in 2025 State Assessments
The School District of Osceola County (SDOC) proudly announces significant academic gains in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as reflected in the 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) and B.E.S.T. End-of-Course (EOC) results released by the Florida Department of Education.
Students across all subject areas showed measurable improvement from 2024 to 2025, highlighting the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Key Highlights from the 2025 Assessment Results in Comparison to the 2024 Assessment:
71% of students scored Level 3 or above on the NGSSS Biology 1 EOC, matching the state average and reflecting strong performance in science education.
📘 English Language Arts (ELA) Highlights
Year-over-Year Growth (2024 to 2025):
- Grades 3–5: +2 percentage points
- Grades 6–8: +5 percentage points
- Grades 9–10: +6 percentage points
Progress Monitoring Gains (PM1 to PM3):
- Grade 3: +30 percentage points
- Grade 4: +22 percentage points
- Grade 5: +22 percentage points
- Grade 6: +16 percentage points
- Grade 7: +17 percentage points
- Grade 8: +19 percentage points
- Grade 9: +19 percentage points
- Grade 10: +26 percentage points
📐 Mathematics Highlights
Year-over-Year Growth (2024 to 2025):
- Overall (Grades 3–8 and High School EOC): +5 percentage points
- Grades 3–5: +3 percentage points
- Grades 6–8: +5 percentage points
Progress Monitoring Gains (PM1 to PM3):
- Grade 3: +49 percentage points
- Grade 4: +41 percentage points
- Grade 5: +33 percentage points
- Grade 6: +36 percentage points
- Grade 7: +23 percentage points
- Grade 8: +40 percentage points
End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Gains:
- Algebra 1 EOC: +6 percentage points
- Geometry EOC: +5 percentage points
🔬 Science Highlights
Year-over-Year Growth (2024 to 2025):
- Grade 5 Science: +4 percentage points
- Grade 8 Science: +6 percentage points
- Biology 1 EOC: +5 percentage points
🏛️ Social Studies Highlights
Year-over-Year Growth (2024 to 2025):
- Civics EOC: +4 percentage points
- U.S. History EOC: +6 percentage points
These results are from the state report of districts (Spring Administration).
“I am incredibly proud of the remarkable growth our students have made this year,” said Dr. Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County. “The 2025 score releases are the best results in Osceola County history! Gains in 20 out of 21 categories represents the collective commitment to our core business of student achievement. It’s a reflection of the dedication, innovation, and ownership of the work of our teachers, staff, school leaders and students. While students enjoy a well-deserved summer break, our administrators and support staff are actively enhancing our learning and working environments to ensure an even more enriching educational experience next year. Together, we are committed to helping every student reach their fullest potential.”
Heather Kahoun, Chairwoman of the Osceola County School Board also expressed pride in the progress our students, teachers, and staff have achieved this year, stating, “this is a clear result of laser-focused attention to specific and targeted strategies designed to close achievement gaps. Our data-driven approach and unwavering commitment to equity in education is paying dividends across our district. While we celebrate these important gains, our Board remains steadfast in our mission to ensure every student in Osceola County has access to exceptional educational opportunities. The momentum we’ve built gives us great confidence that we will reach our goal of becoming an ‘A’ district in the very near future while continuing to support the unique needs of each and every learner in our community.”
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