In 1999, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) was administered to students in grades 4, 5, 8, and 10 to assess student achievement of the Sunshine State Standards in reading and mathematics as mandated by the Florida legislature. This report informs administrators, legislators, and the general public about the reading and mathematics assessment results for the 142,125 eighth graders taking a standard curriculum. In the eighth grade, students take the mathematics and reading tests. The percentages of students scoring at each of five achievement levels are reported for schools, districts, and the state in table form. A booklet summarizing information about the FCAT and presenting sample questions is appended. (Contains three sets of tables.) (SLD)