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#1806 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 48% in state

Sugarloaf School

Elementary School · Monroe · Summerland Key, FL

A Monroe elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

255 CRANE BLVD, Summerland Key, FL 33042

  • Math 60% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$17,161
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at Sugarloaf School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2013
ELA
62%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sugarloaf 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$101,625

Median home value

$759,600

Median rent

$2,252/mo

College educated

44.7%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 in MONROE

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Ocean Studies CharterCharter · enrollment unverified9.3K–8Not available180Compare →
Plantation Key SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–8Not available552Compare →
Sigsbee Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–8Not available545Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Monroe

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#8 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

Sugarloaf School is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sugarloaf School

Sugarloaf School is a public elementary school in Summerland Key, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 678 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,806 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sugarloaf School

What grades does Sugarloaf School serve?

Sugarloaf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sugarloaf School?

Sugarloaf School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugarloaf School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sugarloaf School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sugarloaf School rank in FL?

Sugarloaf School ranks #1,806 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sugarloaf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sugarloaf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Sugarloaf School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugarloaf School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sugarloaf School a charter school?

No, Sugarloaf School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sugarloaf School a Title I school?

No, Sugarloaf School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugarloaf School?

29.5% of students at Sugarloaf 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
678
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
Area population (ZIP 33042)
6,781
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
52.5
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 33042; 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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