Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stanley Switlik Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanley Switlik Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stanley Switlik Elementary School 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 Stanley Switlik Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1560 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanley Switlik Elementary School's ranking?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School is ranked #1560 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Stanley Switlik Elementary School?
592 students attend Stanley Switlik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Stanley Switlik Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley Switlik Elementary School?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stanley Switlik Elementary School offer ?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stanley Switlik Elementary School part of?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School is part of Monroe School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 11/11/2013
Stanley Switlik School and Marathon High School are the best in the Florida Keys.
My Son when to both School here. The Science Department at School are excellent. I want to Thank all the teachers and staff for all that they do.
My Son: Emanuel Paz-Perez, Product of Switlik and Marathon High School Had a Honorable Mention for his work this summer from The National Science Foundation in Champaign Illinois; as The Young Researcher of the Year.
I am very proud of him but more important the teacher who's sparkle his Scientific mind.
God Bless
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