Excellent
#510 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 14% in state
Big Pine Academy
Elementary School · Monroe · Big Pine Key, FL
A Monroe charter elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30220 OVERSEAS HWY, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
- Math 74% vs FL 59% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Pine Academy score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Big Pine Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Average633/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,955
Median home value
$563,700
Median rent
$2,017/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in MONROE
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Studies CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
| Plantation Key SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 552 | Compare → |
| Sigsbee Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | Not available | 545 | Compare → |
| Stanley Switlik Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 593 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monroe
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Pine Academy is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Pine Academy
Big Pine Academy is a public elementary school in Big Pine Key, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Pine Academy
What grades does Big Pine Academy serve?
Big Pine Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Big Pine Academy?
Big Pine Academy has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Pine Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Pine Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Pine Academy rank in FL?
Big Pine Academy ranks #510 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Big Pine Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Pine Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Pine Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Pine Academy has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Big Pine Academy a charter school?
Yes, Big Pine Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Big Pine Academy a Title I school?
No, Big Pine Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Pine Academy?
28.3% of students at Big Pine Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (305) 872-1266
- Area population (ZIP 33043)
- 4,632
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 53.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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