Scale Score
A number on the FAST reporting scale. It is not a percentage or the number of questions answered correctly.
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Florida FAST Math Scores Explained
What your child's scale score and achievement level mean, the 2026–27 score ranges for each grade, and what to do after you get the report.
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The Short Answer
FAST Mathematics results for Grades 3–8 have two main parts: a scale score (a number, such as 215) and an achievement level from 1 to 5.
Level 3 means On Grade Level. Levels 3, 4 (Proficient), and 5 (Exemplary) meet the state standard. Levels 1 (Well Below Grade Level) and 2 (Below Grade Level) do not yet meet it. The scale score needed for each level is different in each grade, so the table below is the easiest way to see where your child stands.
2026–27 FAST Math Score Ranges by Grade
Find your child's grade, then find the range that includes their scale score.
| Grade | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 140–182 | 183–197 | 198–208 | 209–224 | 225–260 |
| Grade 4 | 155–199 | 200–210 | 211–220 | 221–237 | 238–273 |
| Grade 5 | 158–206 | 207–221 | 222–233 | 234–245 | 246–285 |
| Grade 6 | 168–212 | 213–228 | 229–238 | 239–253 | 254–287 |
Highlighted column: on grade level. Source: Florida Department of Education, 2026–27 FAST Grades 3–10 Fact Sheet, which also lists Grades 7–8.
What Do FAST Math Levels 1–5 Mean?
| Level | Name | State Standard | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | Exemplary | Meets | Exemplary success with the challenging content of the B.E.S.T. Standards. Highly likely to excel in the next grade. |
| Level 4 | Proficient | Meets | Proficient success with the challenging content of the B.E.S.T. Standards. Likely to excel in the next grade. |
| Level 3 | On Grade Level | Meets | On grade level success with the challenging content of the B.E.S.T. Standards. May need additional support to excel in the next grade. |
| Level 2 | Below Grade Level | Does not meet | Below grade level skills; not yet demonstrating On Grade Level success with the B.E.S.T. Standards. Students at Level 2 at the end of the year (PM3) are likely to need substantial support to be prepared for the next grade. |
| Level 1 | Well Below Grade Level | Does not meet | Well below grade level skills; not yet demonstrating On Grade Level success with the B.E.S.T. Standards. Students at Level 1 at the end of the year (PM3) are likely to need substantial support to be prepared for the next grade. |
Level names and descriptions as shown on the official FAST family report in the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.
How Do Florida Students Do on FAST Math?
On the spring 2026 end-of-year test (PM3), between 34% and 40% of Florida students in Grades 3–6 scored below Level 3 in math. If your child is below grade level, you are not alone, and there is time to catch up.
66%
Grade 3 at Level 3 or above
65%
Grade 4 at Level 3 or above
62%
Grade 5 at Level 3 or above
60%
Grade 6 at Level 3 or above
Source: Florida Department of Education, 2026 FAST Mathematics results.
PM1 and PM2 Scores vs. PM3 Scores
Every FAST test covers the full year of grade-level math. At PM1 and PM2, your child has not been taught all of it yet, so a lower level is common early in the year.
The Florida Department of Education says PM1 and PM2 results should not be considered student achievement designations. PM3, at the end of the year, is the result that measures mastery of the grade-level standards.
How to Read Your Child's FAST Math Report
Families see results in the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal. The report includes:
Achievement Level
Level 1 through Level 5. Level 3 means on grade level. The score needed for each level depends on the grade.
Reporting Categories
Shows whether your child is below, at or near, or above the standard in broad math areas, such as fractions or geometry.
Percentile Rank
Compares your child's performance with other Florida students. A percentile of 60 means your child scored as well as or better than about 60% of students. It is not a percent correct.
Progress Over Time
Shows results from PM1, PM2, and PM3 so you can see how performance changes during the year.
Reporting categories point to broad areas, not individual skills. Your child's teacher can see results by benchmark and can tell you which specific skills to practice.
What to Do After You Get FAST Math Scores
- 1Check which test period it is: PM1 and PM2 show progress; PM3 is the end-of-year result.
- 2Look at the achievement level and find your child's scale score in the table for their grade.
- 3Check the reporting categories to see which math areas are below the standard.
- 4Talk with your child's teacher about which skills to focus on.
- 5Practice those specific skills a little at a time at home.
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Florida FAST Math Scores FAQ
What is a good FAST Math score?
Level 3 or above. Level 3 means On Grade Level, Level 4 is Proficient, and Level 5 is Exemplary. The scale score needed depends on the grade. For example, in Grade 5 math, Level 3 starts at a scale score of 222 and Level 4 starts at 234.
Is Level 3 passing on FAST Math?
On the FAST family report, Levels 3, 4, and 5 meet the state standard, and Levels 1 and 2 do not. Level 3 means On Grade Level. Talk to your school about any decisions that use test results, since they can involve other requirements.
My child got Level 1 or 2 on PM1. Should I worry?
Not necessarily. PM1 covers the whole year's math content, including skills not taught yet, and the Florida Department of Education says PM1 and PM2 results should not be considered student achievement designations. Use the result to see which areas need attention and watch progress at PM2.
Is a FAST Math scale score the percentage of correct answers?
No. A scale score is a number on the FAST reporting scale. It is not the number or percentage of questions answered correctly.
When do FAST Math results come out, and where do I see them?
Results are reported to schools within about a day of testing. Families see their child's results in the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal, using access information provided by the school or district.
Official Florida FAST Math Score Resources
For official score ranges and reporting information, see the 2026–27 FAST Fact Sheet and the Florida Department of Education.
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