Keys Center serves 9 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keys Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Keys Center's student population of 9 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Keys Center is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keys Center?
The graduation rate of Keys Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Keys Center?
9 students attend Keys Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Keys Center students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keys Center?
Keys Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keys Center offer ?
Keys Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keys Center part of?
Keys Center is part of Monroe School District.
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