P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is proud to announce outstanding results from the 2025 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 2025 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: 92% (vs. statewide 57%)
- 6th Grade: 89% (vs. 60% statewide)
- Math Proficiency:
- 3rd Grade: 93% (vs. 63% statewide)
- 6th Grade: 97% (vs. 60% statewide)
- Algebra 1 (8th Grade): 84% (vs. 83% statewide) — a standout achievement considering all 8th grade students at P.K. Yonge take Algebra 1, not just advanced learners.
- Science & Social Studies Excellence:
- 8th Grade Science: 78% (vs. 53% statewide)
- 7th Grade Civics: 94% (vs. 72% statewide)
- 11th Grade U.S. History: 96% (vs. 72% statewide)
“P.K. Yonge students, teachers, and families should be incredibly proud of these results,” said Dr. Carrie Geiger, P.K. Yonge director. “These scores are a testament to the commitment and hard work of our learning community and reinforce our mission to serve as a model for excellence and innovation in education.”
The 2025 results reflect a continued upward trajectory for P. K. Yonge, with gains in multiple grade levels compared to 2024, 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/2025.
| 2025 P.K. Yonge | 2025 Statewide Average | |
|---|---|---|
| ELA 3rd Grade | 92% | 57% |
| ELA 4th Grade | 82% | 56% |
| ELA 5th Grade | 76% | 56% |
| ELA 6th Grade | 89% | 60% |
| ELA 7th Grade | 83% | 57% |
| ELA 8th Grade | 78% | 55% |
| ELA 9th Grade | 79% | 56% |
| ELA 10th Grade | 71% | 58% |
| Math 3rd Grade | 93% | 63% |
| Math 4th Grade | 80% | 62% |
| Math 5th Grade | 81% | 57% |
| Math 6th Grade | 97% | 60% |
| Math 7th Grade | 91% | 50% |
| Algebra 1 8th Grade | 84% | 83% |
| Geometry 9th Grade | 77% | 75% |
| Science 5th Grade | 56% | 55% |
| Science 8th Grade | 78% | 53% |
| Biology 1 9th Grade | 90% | 83% |
| Civics 7th Grade | 94% | 72% |
| US History 11th Grade | 96% | 72% |