Monroe School District
School District · Key West, Florida
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Monroe?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Monroe as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ocean Studies Charter
Key Largo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sigsbee Charter School
Key West · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plantation Key School
Tavernier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#16 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
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 #16 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Monroe's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ocean Studies Charter (9.3/10), Sigsbee Charter School (8.6/10), and Plantation Key School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 21% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 | Ocean Studies Charter | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sigsbee Charter School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Plantation Key School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Big Pine Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Treasure Village Montessori Charter School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Coral Shores High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Key West High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Sugarloaf School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Stanley Switlik Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Marathon School | 6.3 / 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. 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 Ocean Studies Charter, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Monroe students show an average math proficiency of 61.2% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 13
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?
Ocean Studies Charter is the highest-rated school in Monroe with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Monroe?
Across schools in Monroe with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. 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 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.1%
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Compare Monroe with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
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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