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#1867 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 49% in state
Marathon School
High School · Monroe · Marathon, FL
A Monroe high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 SOMBRERO BEACH RD, Marathon, FL 33050
- Math 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marathon School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marathon School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$83,243
Median home value
$705,600
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 in MONROE
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| Key West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,302 | Compare → |
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| Lower Keys Academic Connections for ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monroe
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Marathon School is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marathon School
Marathon School is a public high school in Marathon, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 772 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,867 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marathon School
What grades does Marathon School serve?
Marathon School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Marathon School?
Marathon School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marathon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marathon School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marathon School rank in FL?
Marathon School ranks #1,867 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Marathon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marathon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Marathon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marathon School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marathon School a charter school?
No, Marathon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marathon School a Title I school?
No, Marathon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marathon School?
54.1% of students at Marathon School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (305) 289-2480
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33050)
- 10,586
- Area average commute
- 12.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 33050; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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