Excellent
#400 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 11% in state
Sigsbee Charter School
Elementary School · Monroe · Key West, FL
A Monroe charter elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
939 FELTON RD, Key West, FL 33040
- Math 72% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sigsbee Charter School score 72% 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 down 10 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 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 Sigsbee Charter 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poinciana Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Grace LutheranPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Gerald Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Horace O'bryant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 994 | 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
- #2 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
Sigsbee Charter School is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sigsbee Charter School
Sigsbee Charter School is a public elementary school in Key West, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 545 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sigsbee Charter School
What grades does Sigsbee Charter School serve?
Sigsbee Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sigsbee Charter School?
Sigsbee Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sigsbee Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sigsbee Charter School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sigsbee Charter School rank in FL?
Sigsbee Charter School ranks #400 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sigsbee Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sigsbee Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Sigsbee Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sigsbee Charter School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Sigsbee Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Sigsbee Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sigsbee Charter School a Title I school?
No, Sigsbee Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sigsbee Charter School?
21.1% of students at Sigsbee Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (305) 294-1861
- 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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