Top Rankings
Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 8,929 students in Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
24 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
8,929 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
578 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
8 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
101 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,597 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
37%
# Black Students
1,073 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
12%
21%
# White Students
3,810 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
43%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
330 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
482
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
648
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
628
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
616
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
674
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
623
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
681
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
661
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
634
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
633
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
712
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
712
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
621
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
604
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,624 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,292 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$163 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,624
$11,974
Spending / Student
$18,292
$11,627
Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sigsbee Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Grades: K-8
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Plantation Key School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Lake Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Ocean Studies Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92295 Old Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-7700
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-7700
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
Big Pine Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #55.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: 2-12
| 30 students
Rank: #77.
Sugarloaf School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #88.
Stanley Switlik Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #99.
Coral Shores High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
89901 Old Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 767 students
Rank: #1010.
Poinciana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1111.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1212.
Key Largo School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104801 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
Rank: #1313.
Somerset Island Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1414.
Key West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #1515.
Gerald Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #1616.
Marathon School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Sombrero Beach Rd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Grades: 6-12
| 707 students
Rank: #1717.
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: K-5
| 1 students
Rank: #1818.
Horace O'bryant School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Grades: PK-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1919.
May Sands Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
73 High Point Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 24 public schools serving 8,929 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #25 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
43% of Monroe School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 $18,292 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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