Excellent
#509 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
Plantation Key School
Elementary School · Monroe · Tavernier, FL
A Monroe elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 LAKE RD, Tavernier, FL 33070
- Math 72% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plantation Key School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Plantation Key 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Memorial Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Treasure Village Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Big Pine AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 99 | Compare → |
| Ocean Studies CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Monroe
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Plantation Key School is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plantation Key School
Plantation Key School is a public elementary school in Tavernier, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 552 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plantation Key School
What grades does Plantation Key School serve?
Plantation Key School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Plantation Key School?
Plantation Key School has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantation Key School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantation Key School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plantation Key School rank in FL?
Plantation Key School ranks #509 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Plantation Key School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plantation Key School 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 Plantation Key School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plantation Key School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plantation Key School a charter school?
No, Plantation Key School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plantation Key School a Title I school?
No, Plantation Key School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plantation Key School?
29.2% of students at Plantation Key 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
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (305) 853-3281
- Area population (ZIP 33070)
- 5,614
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 53
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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