Monroe School District

241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040-6684
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,908 students in Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
25 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
8,908 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
611 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#31 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
53%
52%
52%
52%
55%
52%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
37%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
41%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,668 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,335 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$163 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,668
$11,962
Spending / Student
$18,335
$11,615

Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sigsbee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Gr: K-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Plantation Key School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Lake Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Gr: PK-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Big Pine Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Ocean Studies Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100360 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-7700
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Sugarloaf School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Gr: PK-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Coral Shores High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
89901 Old Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Key West High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 9-12 | 1,302 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Poinciana Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1212.
Stanley Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Key Largo School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
104801 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Somerset Island Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
Rank: #1616.
Marathon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Sombrero Beach Rd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Horace O'bryant School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Gr: PK-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Gerald Adams Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
May Sands Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
The College Of The Florida Keys Academy
Charter School
5901 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-9081
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
73 High Point Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 25 public schools serving 8,908 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #30 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
41% of Monroe School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,335 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,908 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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