2008 Report Card on American Education

The national education report card compiled by American Legislative Exchange Council. Florida's students score 48th on ACT scores and 43rd nationally on the SAT. Barely 60% of Florida's students graduate, compared to the 70% of students nationally. According to ALEC, Florida spends only $7,652 per pupil compared to the national average of $9,389. After all their indicators are taken into account, Florida is 37th in the nation for education.