Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Island School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Island School's student population of 61 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Island School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Island School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
92%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Island School's ranking?
The Island School is ranked #688 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Island School often compared to?
The Island Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School, Trafalgar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Island School?
61 students attend The Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of The Island School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Island School?
The Island School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Island School offer ?
The Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Island School part of?
The Island School is part of Lee School District.
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