The Florida Scorecard: Metrics to help secure Florida's future.

Polk County Metrics (What is this?)

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Kindergarten Readiness

44%

(Improving)

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100%

2030 Goal

VPK Completers

42.1%

(Improving)

3rd Grade Reading Scores

42%

(Declining)

5,476

# Not Reading at Grade Level
(Increasing)

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100%

2030 Goal

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3rd Grade Math Scores

51%

(Unchanged)

8th Grade Reading Scores

39%

Reading (Declining)

100%

2030 Goal

8th Grade Math Scores

42%

Math (Improving)

100%

2030 Goal

8th Grade Science Scores

33%

Science (Declining)

High School Graduation Rate

78.3%

(Unchanged)

95%

2030 Goal

High School Graduation Rate With Disability

81.1%

(Getting Higher)

Without High School Diploma

9.4K

Ages 18–24 (First Data)

66.7K

Ages 25+ (First Data)

Degree Attainment

31.3%

AA+ (Improving)

21.4%

Bachelor+ (Improving)

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Unemployment Rate

3.9%

(Declining)

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Jobs Year Over Year Change

5,205

Persons with Disabilities

14.1%

Unemployment Rate (Getting Higher)

15,430

Number Working (Improving)