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6.8 avg / 10

Monroe School District

School District · Key West, Florida

Students: 8,908
Teachers (FTE): 609

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

22

13 elem, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,161

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.6:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#17 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,161

+$5,400 vs Florida median

District size

8,908 students

Smaller than Florida median

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. The district invests $17,161 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Monroe demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sigsbee Charter School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Monroe students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 58.3%
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ELA Proficiency 58.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Monroe with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Key West
Total Enrollment
8,908
Teachers (FTE)
609
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Monroe?

Monroe spends $17,161 per student per year.

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?

Sigsbee Charter School is the highest-rated school in Monroe with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Monroe?

Across schools in Monroe with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. 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 6.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
58.3%
ELA Proficiency
58.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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