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Talent

Talent measures who is working today, and how well the region’s talent pipeline is being prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.

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Subject Specific Course Assessment

The assessments below measure students' education gains and progress in various Math and Science courses. Understanding student proficiencies in these areas offer insights into the future STEM and overarching talent pipeline.

Florida Talent Indicators: Science Fifth and Eighth Grade
Florida Talent Indicators: Math Third and Eighth Grades
Florida Talent Indicators: Biology 1 EOC (Score of 3 or better)
Florida Talent Indicators: Algebra 1 EOC (Score of 3 or better)

2025 Takeaways

We see encouraging improvements in the region’s 5th and 8th grade science scores, as well as Biology 1 scores.  However, ranking 4th among Florida metros suggests a need to continue our work in these areas.

Tampa Bay’s 3rd and 8th grade math scores saw little change, keeping the region in 4th place for a second year. Algebra I performance fell nearly 4%, outpacing the state’s 1.4% decline.

Strengthening performance in these four indicators will help align talent with the region’s industry opportunities that emphasize “STEM” and “STEAM” skill-sets.

INCREASING VALUES

Content mastery and passage of the relevant exams allows for progression through the education “pipeline.”

DECREASING VALUES

Failure to meet these standards may preclude student advancement, from one grade to the next, from secondary school to an institution of higher education, and from school into a job with family-sustaining wages.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

  • Parents’ Educational Level
  • Socio-Economic Status
  • Teacher Competencies
  • Instructional Strategies and Methods
  • Class Size
  • School Funding / Resources
  • Access to Tutors