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The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is Florida's statewide standardized test, replacing the former FSA starting in 2022-2023. Unlike most state tests that happen once a year, FAST uses a progress monitoring model — your child takes it three times per year (fall, winter, spring). The spring administration (PM3) is the summative assessment that counts for school accountability. FAST is aligned to Florida's B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) standards, which replaced the previous Common Core-aligned Florida Standards.
FAST is administered three times: PM1 within the first 30 school days (fall), PM2 mid-year (winter), and PM3 within the last 30 school days (spring 2026). The spring PM3 is the summative test that counts for accountability.
| Grade | Subjects Tested |
|---|---|
| Grades K-2 | ELA Reading and Mathematics (progress monitoring via Star Assessments) |
| Grades 3-8 | ELA Reading and Mathematics |
| Grade 5 | ELA, Math, plus Statewide Science Assessment (separate from FAST) |
| Grade 8 | ELA, Math, plus Statewide Science Assessment (separate from FAST) |
Florida uses the following performance levels. Level 3 (On Grade Level) is the target. Levels 4 and 5 indicate your child is ahead.
Student needs substantial support to meet B.E.S.T. standards.
Student demonstrates partial understanding but is not yet proficient.
Student meets B.E.S.T. standards. This is the minimum satisfactory performance.
Student exceeds grade-level expectations.
Student demonstrates advanced mastery of B.E.S.T. standards.
FAST adjusts difficulty in real time based on your child's answers. A harder question after a correct answer is a good sign — it means the test is challenging your child at a higher level.
Each subject has 35-40 questions. Testing takes 90-120 minutes depending on grade level. One subject per day is recommended.
Grades K-2 take the FAST through Renaissance Star Assessments, a commercial platform. This is unusual — most states don't test K-2 at all.
Florida is the only state that returns results within 24 hours. Ask your child's teacher about scores the day after testing.
FAST replaced the FSA (Florida Standards Assessments) in 2022-2023. The biggest change: Florida moved from a single end-of-year test to three administrations per year. Florida also adopted its own B.E.S.T. standards, fully departing from Common Core. If you're comparing scores to older FSA results, they are not directly comparable.
Florida released its 2024-25 FAST PM3 results in summer 2025, followed by 2025-26 PM2 results on February 11, 2026. The headline: PM2 ELA jumped 4 percentage points year-over-year and PM2 Math jumped 3 percentage points — Florida's testing system is showing momentum. Levels 3+ indicate students on or above grade level. The table below shows the most recent verified numbers.
| Grade / Subject | % Meeting or Exceeding | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 PM3 ELA (grades 3-8) | 57% | Statewide Level 3+ |
| 2024-25 PM3 Math (grades 3-8) | 58% | Statewide Level 3+ |
| ELA grades 3-5 | 56% | Slightly below grades 6-8 |
| ELA grades 6-8 | 57% | Slightly higher than elementary tier |
| Math grades 3-5 | 61% | Florida's strongest math band |
| Math grades 6-8 | 63% | Florida's strongest math band |
| 2025 NGSSS Science Grade 5 | 55% | +2 ppt YoY |
| 2025 NGSSS Science Grade 8 | 53% | +4 ppt YoY |
| 2025-26 PM2 ELA (Feb 2026) | 49% | +4 ppt YoY mid-year benchmark |
| 2025-26 PM2 Math (Feb 2026) | 34% | +3 ppt YoY mid-year benchmark |
PM1 and PM2 numbers are lower than PM3 by design — they're mid-year benchmarks before students have covered the full year of content. Don't compare PM1 to PM3; compare PM1 to last year's PM1 to see if your kid is ahead. Florida is also unique in the speed of feedback: results come back within 24 hours of each administration by state law. For 3rd-grade families: Florida retains 3rd-graders who score Level 1 on PM3 Reading without a Good Cause Exemption — the state has enforced this for years. Talk to your school early if your child is at risk.
Anastasios 'Stasi' Kamoutsas is Florida's 29th Commissioner of Education, confirmed June 4, 2025. He replaced Manny Diaz Jr., who left in July 2025 to lead the University of West Florida. Note: as of May 13, 2026, Kamoutsas is the sole finalist for Polk State College president — meaning he may leave the role soon. Older sources still reference Diaz; that information is stale. Florida's commissioner role has had high turnover in 2025-26, so any 'who runs Florida education?' answer in May 2026 may not match the answer in fall 2026.
FLDOE released PM2 results showing continued growth — ELA 49% Level 3+ (+4 ppt YoY), Math 34% (+3 ppt YoY). Mid-year benchmark trends are positive heading into Spring 2026 PM3.
Florida Senate unanimously passed SB 166 (37-0) in Spring 2026 to end Algebra 1 and Grade 10 ELA as graduation gates. House passage status is unconfirmed as of May 2026. If signed into law, this would significantly reduce the high-stakes nature of those specific EOC tests.
Kamoutsas confirmed as 29th Commissioner. Took office during ongoing transition from FSA to FAST/B.E.S.T., implementation of 3rd-grade retention enforcement, and statewide cell-phone-in-schools restrictions (HB 379, 2023).
Florida's largest districts span the state — from Miami-Dade in the south to Duval in the north and St. Johns at the top of statewide rankings. The figures below reflect 2024-25 FAST PM3 Grade 5 Math proficiency where available, or district averages otherwise.
Florida's largest district and the fourth-largest in the U.S. Highly diverse demographically (~70% Hispanic, ~20% Black, ~7% White). District-wide ELA and Math performance roughly tracks state averages. Strong magnet-school and choice-school network buffers some outcomes.
Florida's third-largest district. Tampa metro includes a mix of urban core and suburban outer ring. Performance roughly 4-6 ppt below state on most measures. Recent focus on early literacy and Grade 3 retention compliance.
Florida's fourth-largest district. Orlando metro. Performance roughly at state average. Strong career-academy and dual-enrollment pathways at the high school level.
Jacksonville. Earned an A school grade in 2024-25 — a major statewide news story (up from B previously). Demonstrates that urban districts can move quickly under focused improvement plans.
Florida's highest-performing major district. Wealthy coastal community south of Jacksonville. Math district-wide proficiency well above state averages. Demonstrates the upper end of what Florida districts achieve on FAST.
Florida's spread is meaningful but not as dramatic as some northeast states. St. Johns ~78% Math versus Hillsborough 54% Math is roughly 24 percentage points — significant, but Florida's strong-performer floor is generally higher than northeast or midwest equivalents.
Florida's 2024-25 PM3 numbers tell a recovering-state story — 57% ELA and 58% Math proficient statewide, with PM2 trending up at the mid-year point. Underneath the headline numbers, Florida retains more 3rd-graders for failing the FAST Reading test than any other state in this set. The 3rd-grade retention law is enforced rigorously — students who score Level 1 on PM3 Reading without a Good Cause Exemption are retained. The state has not published an exact 2024-25 retention count yet (likely in the 2025 Florida Chamber report), but the policy is active. For families: if your kid is K-3 in Florida, the early-literacy stakes are high. Florida's 24-hour score turnaround means you'll know after every administration whether your child is on track — use that signal to course-correct early, not wait for spring.
Three Florida policies are reshaping how FAST scores affect families.
Signed by Governor DeSantis on March 15, 2022. Replaced the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA, Common Core-aligned) with FAST (aligned to Florida's B.E.S.T. standards). B.E.S.T. standards were adopted February 2020 and fully implemented 2022-23. FAST also introduced the three-administrations-per-year model (PM1/PM2/PM3) and 24-hour score reporting.
Florida Senate passed SB 166 unanimously (37-0) in Spring 2026 to end Algebra 1 EOC and Grade 10 ELA as required graduation gates. House passage status unconfirmed as of May 2026. If signed into law, this would significantly reduce the high-stakes nature of those EOC tests, but does NOT affect grades 3-8 FAST.
Signed May 2023, effective July 1, 2023 — Florida was the first state in the country to enact a statewide cell-phone-in-schools restriction. Affects the testing environment indirectly (students cannot use phones during testing windows anyway) but signals Florida's broader approach to focused classroom environments.
Florida is the only state with three test administrations per year (fall, winter, spring) — most states test once in spring only.
Results come back within 24 hours, the fastest turnaround of any state assessment in the country.
The test is computer-adaptive, meaning every student gets a different set of questions tailored to their ability level.
K-2 students are included in FAST testing via Star Assessments — most states begin standardized testing at grade 3.
Florida claims up to 75% reduction in testing time compared to the old FSA.
Your child takes FAST three times a year. The spring PM3 is the one that counts for school accountability, but all three matter for tracking growth. Don't skip the fall and winter administrations.
Because FAST is adaptive, every student gets different questions. If your child says 'the test got really hard,' that's actually a good sign — it means they were answering correctly and the test was pushing them higher.
Level 3 is 'On Grade Level' — that's the target. Don't panic if your child isn't at Level 4 or 5. But if they're at Level 1 or 2, talk to the teacher about a support plan.
If your child is in 3rd grade, take FAST Reading seriously. Florida law allows retention of 3rd-graders who score Level 1 on PM3 Reading without a Good Cause Exemption. The state has enforced this provision for years.
Results come back within 24 hours per Florida law. Check with your child's teacher promptly after each testing window — don't wait for a report card.
FAST is administered three times per year: PM1 within the first 30 school days (fall), PM2 mid-year (winter), and PM3 within the last 30 school days (spring). PM3 is the summative test that counts for school accountability. PM1 and PM2 are progress-monitoring checkpoints — designed to show whether students are on track for PM3. Don't compare PM1 to PM3 absolute scores; compare PM1 to last year's PM1 to see year-over-year growth.
No. The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) was retired after the 2021-22 school year under SB 1048, signed March 15, 2022. FAST replaced it starting 2022-23. The Florida Standards (which were Common Core-aligned) were also replaced — FAST measures the new B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) standards.
Florida is the ONLY state that returns FAST results within 24 hours of testing, by state law. Ask your child's teacher the day after each PM administration. Detailed score reports are typically available within a few business days.
Yes — Florida law allows retention of 3rd-graders who score Level 1 on the PM3 Reading test without a Good Cause Exemption. The state has enforced this provision for years; Florida retains more 3rd-graders for reading failure than any other state. Good Cause Exemptions exist (for students with disabilities, English Learners, students who demonstrate proficiency through alternative measures), but they require formal application. Start the conversation with your child's school early if your child is at risk.
Grades K-2 take FAST via Renaissance Star Assessments (an unusual feature — most states don't test K-2). Grades 3-8 take FAST for ELA Reading and Mathematics. Grades 5 and 8 also take the Statewide Science Assessment, which is separate from FAST and aligned to the NGSSS (Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) for science.
Florida uses 5 levels: Level 1 (Well Below), Level 2 (Below), Level 3 (On Grade Level), Level 4 (Above), and Level 5 (Well Above). Level 3 is the proficiency target. Specific scaled-score cuts vary by grade and subject; FLDOE publishes them annually.
Yes. FAST uses computer-adaptive testing (CAT) — questions get harder when your child answers correctly and easier when they struggle. Two students in the same classroom may see different questions. The adaptive engine produces a more precise measure of each student's ability in fewer questions than a fixed-form test.
Each subject takes approximately 90-120 minutes depending on grade level. Each PM administration covers one subject per day (recommended). Florida claims FAST cuts total testing time by up to 75% compared to the old FSA.
Science is tested via the Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) in grades 5 and 8, separately from FAST. SSA is aligned to the older NGSSS (Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) for science — Florida has not yet adopted new science standards equivalent to B.E.S.T. for science. Treat the Science assessment as a separate test with its own prep needs.
Anastasios 'Stasi' Kamoutsas is Florida's 29th Commissioner of Education, confirmed June 4, 2025. He replaced Manny Diaz Jr. As of May 13, 2026, Kamoutsas is the sole finalist for Polk State College president, meaning the role may turn over again soon. Older sources may reference Diaz — that information is stale.
B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) is Florida's set of state academic standards, adopted February 2020 and fully implemented in 2022-23. B.E.S.T. replaced the Florida Standards (which were Common Core-aligned). B.E.S.T. exists for Math and ELA; for Science, Florida still uses the older NGSSS. FAST is the assessment aligned to B.E.S.T.
SB 166 is a Florida Senate bill that passed unanimously (37-0) in Spring 2026 to end Algebra 1 EOC and Grade 10 ELA as required graduation gates. House passage is unconfirmed as of May 2026. If signed into law, it would reduce the high-stakes nature of those two specific EOC tests for high schoolers. SB 166 does NOT affect grades 3-8 FAST.
The FAST is Florida's standardized assessment for grades 3-8. Students are tested in Math and English/RLA every year, and Science in grades 5 and 8.
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