Serving 64 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Island School serves the western part of its school district in Boca Grande, FL, covering an area of approximately 237.1 square miles. Families living within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 17 miles and the furthest edge reaching 24.4 miles.
- 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
School Overview
The Island School's student population of 64 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Average Class Size
12 students
School Motto
The Mission of The Island School is to create an educational environment, which stresses academic excellence while nurturing the spirit of the child.
School Rankings
The Island School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Island School is 0.22, 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
#536 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
White
88%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Island School's ranking?
The Island School is ranked #536 out of 3,662 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?
≥80% 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?
64 students attend The Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of The Island School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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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