Excellent
#87 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
Ocean Studies Charter
Elementary School · Monroe · Key Largo, FL
A Monroe charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100360 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, Key Largo, FL 33070
- Math 67% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocean Studies Charter score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 42 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ocean Studies Charter 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 68Bikeable
- County Safety: Average633/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$77,228
Median home value
$695,000
Median rent
$1,866/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Largo SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Big Pine AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 99 | 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 → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Monroe
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Ocean Studies Charter is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean Studies Charter
Ocean Studies Charter is a public elementary school in Key Largo, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean Studies Charter
What grades does Ocean Studies Charter serve?
Ocean Studies Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ocean Studies Charter?
Ocean Studies Charter has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Studies Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Studies Charter is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean Studies Charter rank in FL?
Ocean Studies Charter ranks #87 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ocean Studies Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean Studies Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Ocean Studies Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean Studies Charter has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Ocean Studies Charter a charter school?
Yes, Ocean Studies Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ocean Studies Charter a Title I school?
No, Ocean Studies Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean Studies Charter?
21.1% of students at Ocean Studies Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (305) 852-7700
- Area population (ZIP 33070)
- 5,614
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 53
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 33070; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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