The Island School

135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 66 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 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥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:

School Overview

The Island School's student population of 66 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
66 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#688 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Island School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Island School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Island School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
1%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Island School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Island School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Island School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Island School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of The Island School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Island School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Island School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Trafalgar Middle School, Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts 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?
66 students attend The Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of The Island School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Island School?
The Island School has a student ration of 6:1, 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
What school district is The Island School part of?
The Island School is part of Lee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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