The three-digit FCAT scores tell us something about how children performed, but not much. On a grading scale from 100 to 500, your school probably falls somewhere in the middle, in the 300 range. But those three-digit scores can tell us a lot more Want to know how your school's academic performance has grown over a year? Click here for interactive calculations and results

• Pinellas: Schools weigh FCAT scores with caution
  Older Pinellas students exceed state averages while the younger are at or near average. Other factors will affect school grades this year.
• Hillsborough: FCAT scores higher than state average
  For grades four through 10, Hillsborough students scored higher in math and reading.
• Citrus: Big picture on FCAT appears brighter
  Officials say the scores show more students performing at acceptable achievement levels, though specific areas of concern remain.
• Hernando: Some FCAT truths reveal themselves
  Chocachatti Elementary and Powell Middle can be proud. Fourth-graders write well. Ninth-graders are struggling. And schools brace for grades.
• Pasco: News so far: 'respectable scores'
  Math performance exceeds the national average. Ditto with reading, except for ninth-graders.

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