The Martin County School District is proud to announce that students have achieved the highest level of academic performance in District history, according to the Spring 2026 statewide assessment results released by the Florida Department of Education. Students posted gains across multiple subject areas, exceeded state averages in several key assessments, and continued to outperform neighboring school districts, reflecting the District's commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence.
"I'm incredibly proud of our students and grateful for every teacher, support professional, school leader, and family who helped make these results possible," said Superintendent Michael Maine. "Reaching an all-time high didn't happen by chance. We're always asking how we can be even better for our students. These results reflect thousands of intentional decisions made every day by educators and staff who refuse to settle because our students deserve nothing less than the very best."
Among this year's highlights:
We are proud to share that MCSD ranked among Florida's highest-performing districts in the following areas:
4th highest-performing Florida district in Geometry (only Treasure Coast district listed in top 4)
8th highest-performing Florida district in Civics
Leading the Treasure Coast
Martin County School District students continued to rank among the highest-performing students on the Treasure Coast and the state.
Compared to neighboring school districts:
St. Lucie County
MCSD outperformed St. Lucie Public Schools in Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Civics, and U.S. History
Palm Beach County
MCSD outperformed the School District of Palm Beach County in Geometry, Biology, Civics, and U.S. History.
Exceeding State Averages
MCSD students also performed above the Florida state average in:
Mathematics
Algebra
Geometry
Biology
Civics
U.S. History
Continuing to Raise the Bar
The 2026 assessment results demonstrate continued academic growth across the District:
English Language Arts (Grades 3-10): Increased from 55% to 59%
Mathematics (All Grades): Increased from 60% to 63%, exceeding the state average of 61%
Grades 3-5 Mathematics: Increased from 62% to 65%, exceeding the state average of 64%
Geometry End-of-Course Assessment: Increased from 60% to 69%, exceeding the state average of 55%
Grade 5 Science: Increased from 52% to 58%
Grade 8 Science: Increased from 49% to 50%
Biology 1 End-of-Course Assessment: Increased from 75% to 76%, exceeding the state average of 74%
Civics End-of-Course Assessment: Increased from 77% to 81%, exceeding the state average of 76%
U.S. History End-of-Course Assessment: Increased from 74% to 75%, exceeding the state average of 73%
"One of the things I'm most proud of is that we continue building on our success," Maine shared. "We don't believe in standing still. Every day in every classroom and every school provides another opportunity to learn, improve, and better serve our students. Excellence in education means creating sustainable success for students, and that’s a legacy we want for our community.”
The Florida Department of Education is expected to release official school and district grades in the coming weeks.