Osceola County Schools Achieve Strong Academic Gains in 2026, Continuing Multi-Year Upward Trend Across Core Subjects

The Osceola School District earned some of its highest academic student achievement gains in history with the release of 2026 end-of-year assessment results. Students across the district demonstrated continued progress and multi-year improvement across English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments. These results include all students enrolled in Osceola County schools, including charter schools and alternative education programs. In addition to these gains, Osceola County schools have made significant progress in closing the achievement gap with the state, with many grade levels demonstrating double-digit growth since 2023—outpacing historical trends and signaling sustained systemwide improvement. 

Highlights Include:

English Language Arts (ELA)

• All ELA grade levels improved from 2025 to 2026:

  • Grade 3 had a 5-point gain - an increase of 12 points since 2023

  • Grade 4 had a 6-point gain - an increase of 4 points since 2023

  • Grade 5 had an 8-point gain - an increase of 12 points since 2023

  • Grade 6 had a 3-point gain - an increase of 16 points since 2023

  • Grade 7 had an 8-point gain - an increase of 18 points since 2023

  • Grade 8 had a 6-point gain - an increase of 15 points since 2023

  • Grade 9 had a 3-point gain - an increase of 13 points since 2023

  • Grade 10 had a 2-point gain - an increase of 12 points since 2023

• All mathematics grade levels improved from 2025 to 2026, with results indicating strengthening foundational skills across the K–8 pipeline:

  • Grade 3 had a 6-point gain - an increase of 11 points since 2023

  • Grade 4 had a 7-point gain - an increase of 8 points since 2023

  • Grade 5 had a 7-point gain - an increase of 8 points since 2023

  • Grade 6 had a 1-point gain - an increase of 10 points since 2023

  • Grade 7 had a 1-point gain - held steady since 2023

  • Grade 8 had a 5-point gain - an increase of 9 points since 2023

• Grade 5 Science had a 5-point gain - an increase of 11 points since 2023

• Grade 8 Science had a 1-point gain - an increase of 9 points since 2023

• Algebra 1 had a 2-point gain - an increase of 10 points since 2023
• Geometry had a 3-point decrease - an increase of 12 points since 2023
• Biology held steady - an increase of 6 points since 2023
• Civics had a 5-point increase - an increase of 11 points since 2023
• U.S. History held steady - an increase of 11 points since 2023
• Civics and U.S. History continue to demonstrate the strongest sustained gains across content areas.

"These results reflect the focused work happening in classrooms every day across Osceola County," said Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff. "Our teachers, school leaders, and staff are driving sustained academic growth by staying aligned to high-quality instruction and using data to meet students where they are. While we are proud of this progress, we remain focused on accelerating learning for every student. Our commitment is to ensure continued growth, close achievement gaps, and prepare every graduate for success beyond the classroom.”

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