Serving 9 students in grades 6-12, Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence's student population of 9 students has grown by 800% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence is 0.35, 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
#1824 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
37%
Black
22%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
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 Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence's ranking?
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence is ranked #1824 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
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 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence?
9 students attend Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence students are Hispanic, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence?
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence offer ?
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence part of?
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence is part of Monroe School District.
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