Below Average
#2977 of 3,778 schools in FL
May Sands Montessori School
Elementary School · Monroe · Key West, FL
A Monroe charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1400 UNITED ST STE 110, Key West, FL 33040
- Math 58% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at May Sands Montessori School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where May Sands Montessori 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Key West), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,038
Median home value
$766,400
Median rent
$2,079/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace O'bryant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 994 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's School of Key WestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| The Basilica SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 1 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monroe
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 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
May Sands Montessori School is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About May Sands Montessori School
May Sands Montessori School is a public elementary school in Key West, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,977 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about May Sands Montessori School
What grades does May Sands Montessori School serve?
May Sands Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend May Sands Montessori School?
May Sands Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Sands Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Sands Montessori School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does May Sands Montessori School rank in FL?
May Sands Montessori School ranks #2,977 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is May Sands Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
May Sands Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 May Sands Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, May Sands Montessori School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is May Sands Montessori School a charter school?
Yes, May Sands Montessori School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is May Sands Montessori School a Title I school?
No, May Sands Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for May Sands Montessori School?
25.6% of students at May Sands Montessori 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (305) 293-1400
- Area population (ZIP 33040)
- 36,091
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 33040; 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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