P.K. Yonge Students Outperform State Averages Across Subjects on 2026 FAST Assessments
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (listed as UF Lab School district in the FLDOE 2026 Results) is proud to announce outstanding results from the 2026 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), with student performance significantly exceeding statewide averages across nearly every tested subject and grade level.
P.K. Yonge students demonstrated exceptional achievement in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with performance well above the 2026 state average.
Students at P.K. Yonge — a public school where enrollment is determined by lottery to reflect the student population of Florida — continue to demonstrate that excellence in education is possible in representative and inclusive learning environments.
Key Highlights Include:
- ELA Proficiency:
- 3rd Grade: 90% (vs. 60% statewide)
- 6th Grade: 91% (vs. 62% statewide)
- 10th Grade: 80% (vs. 61%)
- Math Proficiency:
- 4th Grade: 93% (vs. 65% statewide)
- 5th Grade: 83% (vs. 62% statewide)
- 6th Grade: 100% (vs. 60% statewide)
- 7th Grade: 96% (vs. 61%)
- a standout achievement considering all 7th grade students at P.K. Yonge take Grade 8 assessment.
- 8th Grade: 80% (vs. 63%)
- a standout achievement considering all 8th grade students at P.K. Yonge take Algebra 1.
- Science & Social Studies Excellence:
- 8th Grade Science: 77% (vs. 52% statewide)
- Biology: 92% (vs. 74% statewide)
- 7th Grade Civics: 98% (vs. 77% statewide)
- U.S. History: 88% (vs. 74% statewide)
“At P.K. Yonge, we believe every student can achieve at high levels. As the University of Florida’s developmental research school, we are uniquely positioned to study, innovate, and continuously improve instructional practices while serving a student population that reflects the broader community,” said Dr. Carrie Geiger, P.K. Yonge director. “These results are evidence of what is possible when high expectations, research-informed teaching, and personalized support come together to help every student reach their full potential.”
The 2026 results reflect a continued upward trajectory for P. K. Yonge, with gains in multiple grade levels compared to 2025, underscoring the effectiveness of the school’s instructional strategies, individualized student support, and focus on continuous improvement.
For a full breakdown of scores and comparisons, see below and see state results at https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/results/2026.stml.
| 2026 P.K. Yonge (UF Lab School district) | 2026 Statewide Average | |
|---|---|---|
| ELA 3rd Grade | 90% | 60% |
| ELA 4th Grade | 85% | 60% |
| ELA 5th Grade | 81% | 61% |
| ELA 6th Grade | 91% | 62% |
| ELA 7th Grade | 89% | 62% |
| ELA 8th Grade | 78% | 60% |
| ELA 9th Grade | 88% | 60% |
| ELA 10th Grade | 80% | 61% |
| Math 3rd Grade | 83% | 66% |
| Math 4th Grade | 93% | 65% |
| Math 5th Grade | 83% | 62% |
| Math 6th Grade | 100% | 60% |
| Math 8th Grade (taken by all 7th Grade) | 96% | 61% |
| Algebra 1 (taken by all 8th Grade) | 80% | 63% |
| Geometry | 77% | 56% |
| Science 5th Grade | 66% | 60% |
| Science 8th Grade | 77% | 52% |
| Biology 1 | 92% | 74% |
| Civics 7th Grade | 98% | 77% |
| US History | 88% | 74% |