Kindergarten Readiness Scores
In past years, the Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) was the screening tool utilized for this purpose. However, in 2022-2023, Florida adopted a statewide Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring System known as the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Star Early Literacy. FAST Star Early Literacy now serves as the kindergarten screener.
All Kindergarteners – % Testing Ready
| Location | 2022 | 2023 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 49% | 51% | 2% |
| Charlotte | 56% | 57% | 1% |
| DeSoto | 30% | 26% | -4% |
| Manatee | 46% | 52% | 6% |
| Sarasota | 54% | 57% | 3% |
VPK Completers – % Testing Ready
| Location | 2022 | 2023 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 62% | 64% | 2% |
| Charlotte | 69% | 68% | -2% |
| DeSoto | 45% | 42% | -3% |
| Manatee | 61% | 67% | 6% |
| Sarasota | 64% | 68% | 4% |
No VPK % – Testing Ready
| Location | 2022 | 2023 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 37% | 36% | -0% |
| Charlotte | 41% | 45% | 4% |
| DeSoto | 22% | 16% | -7% |
| Manatee | 28% | 31% | 4% |
| Sarasota | 45% | 47% | 2% |