Monroe School District
School District · Key West, Florida
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 9 high
Enrollment
8,908
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 9 high
Enrollment
8,908
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#6 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,161
+$5,400 vs Florida median
District size
8,908 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Monroe ranks #6 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Monroe's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gerald Adams Elementary School (8.8/10), Plantation Key School (8.8/10), and Ocean Studies Charter (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 21% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Monroe schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Monroe
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerald Adams Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Plantation Key School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Ocean Studies Charter | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Big Pine Academy | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Coral Shores High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Stanley Switlik Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Key Largo School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Marathon School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Poinciana Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Sigsbee Charter School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Monroe
Monroe is a Key West, Florida school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 8,908 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $17,161 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Monroe is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gerald Adams Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Monroe students show an average math proficiency of 61.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Monroe, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Monroe with test data.
Schools in Monroe
22 schoolsElementary Schools13
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Key West
- Total Enrollment
- 8,908
- Teachers (FTE)
- 609
- District spending per student
- $17,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monroe?
Monroe has 22 schools in total — 13 elementary, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Monroe?
The average composite rating for Monroe is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Monroe?
Monroe's district-level spending was $17,161 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe?
The average student-teacher ratio in Monroe is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Monroe?
Gerald Adams Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Monroe with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Monroe?
Across schools in Monroe with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Monroe compare to other districts in Florida?
Monroe has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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