School Grades 2007: What is Measured

Additional requirements applied AFTER a school's points are calculated:

• Adequate Progress for Lowest 25%—required to earn grade based on calculated points. If a school does not meet this requirement, the school's grade is lowered one letter grade.

• Participation Requirement (Percent Tested)—required to earn grade based on calculated points. Schools must test at least 95% of their students to earn an "A", at least 90% to earn any other grade.

There are four Performance components the combination of which contribute a maximum of 400 points towards the school grades. There are four Learning Gains components the combination of which also contribute a maximum of 400 points. The total of points possible is 800. High schools can earn 10 bonus points if 50% or more of their 11th and 12th grade retakers pass both the reading and math FCAT. The points breakdown is as follows: A is greater than or equal to 525

B is 495 to 524

C is 435 to 494

D is 395 to 434

F is less than 395