Monroe School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 23 public schools in Monroe School District, serving 8,463 students. Monroe School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
Public schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in Monroe School District are Big Pine Academy, Sigsbee Charter School and Treasure Village Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Florida public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Monroe School District |
| School District Website | http://www.keysschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (305) 293-1400 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (FL) |
| # of Schools | 23 Schools | 4,366 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,463 Students | 2,833,032 Students |
| # of Teachers | 555 Teachers | 177,105 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 71% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #15 out of 73 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 55% |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 8,827 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 128 Students | 77,810 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 3,304 Students | 938,179 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 39% | 33% |
| # of Black Students | 902 Students | 626,515 Students |
| % Black Students | 11% | 22% |
| # of White Students | 3,883 Students | 1,077,673 Students |
| % White Students | 46% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 9 Students | 4,743 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 268 Students | 99,323 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 404 | 61,247 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 611 | 200,250 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 643 | 207,664 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 608 | 207,685 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 642 | 226,422 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 636 | 220,563 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 679 | 215,850 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 597 | 219,980 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 618 | 210,687 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 613 | 211,099 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 640 | 219,384 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 624 | 216,609 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 575 | 212,662 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 573 | 202,930 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,068 is higher than the state median of $13,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,421 is higher than the state median of $12,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (FL) |
| Total Revenue | $136 MM | $136 MM |
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| Spending | $131 MM | $132 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,068 | $13,348 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,421 | $12,938 |
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Monroe School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Big Pine Academy Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:9/Top 20%30220 Overseas Hwy10
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Grades: PK-5 | 78 students
- Sigsbee Charter School Charter School
Math: 78% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20%939 Felton Rd10
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Grades: K-8 | 507 students
- Treasure Village Montessori Charter School Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%86731 Overseas Hwy10
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Grades: PK-8 | 208 students
- Plantation Key School Math: 75% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20%100 Lake Rd10
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Grades: PK-8 | 489 students
- Stanley Switlik Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30%3400 Overseas Hwy10
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Grades: PK-5 | 584 students
- Coral Shores High School Math: 74% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30%89901 Old Hwy10
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Grades: 7-12 | 737 students
- Key West High School Math: 74% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50%2100 Flagler Ave10
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 8-12 | 1,223 student
- Sugarloaf School Math: 66% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50%255 Crane Blvd10
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Grades: PK-8 | 537 students
- Gerald Adams Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50%5855 College Rd10
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Grades: PK-5 | 597 students
- Key Largo School Math: 63% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50%104801 Overseas Hwy10
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Grades: PK-8 | 856 students
- May Sands Montessori School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%1400 United St #11010
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: PK-8 | 103 students
- Poinciana Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50%1407 Kennedy Dr10
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Grades: PK-5 | 596 students
- Horace O'bryant School Math: 57% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50%1105 Leon St10
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Grades: PK-8 | 1,120 student
- Ocean Studies Charter Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:5/Bottom 50%92295 Old Hwy10
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-7700
Grades: K-5 | 109 students
- Marathon School Math: 52% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50%350 Sombrero Beach Rd10
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Grades: 6-12 | 639 students
- Key West Collegiate School Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%5901 College Rd10
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Grades: 9-12 | 71 students
- Adult/vocational/community Education5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Keys Center Alternative School241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 8-12 | 9 students
- Monroe Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 8-12 | n/a student
- Monroe Virtual Academy (course Offerings)241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
- Monroe Virtual Instruction Program241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: K-5 | n/a student
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