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Big Pine Academy

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Big Pine Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Big Pine Key, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 21st out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Big Pine Academy consistently outperforms the Monroe district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to nearby schools like Stanley Switlik Elementary School. The school also has a more racially diverse student population, with a lower percentage of Hispanic students and a higher percentage of White students compared to the nearby Sugarloaf School. Additionally, Big Pine Academy has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, though it is still higher than the state average.

Big Pine Academy's higher per-student spending compared to the state average and nearby schools suggests a focus on providing adequate resources and support for student learning. The school's consistent academic performance, racial diversity, and improving attendance rates are all positive indicators of its success in serving the local community. Continued efforts to address chronic absenteeism and ensure equitable resource allocation could further enhance the school's impact.

Students ?

89.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,078

Per pupil spending ?

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043

(305) 872-1266

District: Monroe

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

Hispanic:

29.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 77th percentile in 2013 → 78th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 60% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 89 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg61%

Florida avg60%

Not ranked this year

Big Pine Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

16^th of 67Monroe among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2024	76.0	505 of 2256	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	532 of 2240	76.3%	★★★★☆
2022	66.1	714 of 2219	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.2	644 of 2247	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	85.8	272 of 2182	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	85.6	267 of 2118	87.4%	★★★★☆
2017	86.2	240 of 2112	88.6%	★★★★☆
2016	89.3	164 of 2087	92.1%	★★★★★
2014	81.4	342 of 2064	83.4%	★★★★☆
2013	74.0	475 of 2029	76.6%	★★★★☆
2012	68.8	603 of 1984	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	85.5	213 of 1985	89.3%	★★★★☆
2010	87.9	150 of 1919	92.2%	★★★★★
2009	93.2	41 of 1847	97.8%	★★★★★
2008	84.1	222 of 1789	87.6%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2014	51.0	489 of 999	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.8	448 of 897	50.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math92%+29 vs state

English Language Arts67%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Big Pine Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Big Pine Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	30220 Overseas Hwy	Big Pine Key	33043	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 872-1266	89	1	89.0	14.6%	60 (67.4%)	1 (1.1%)	26 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)	67.0						92.0										$13,078	$262	$12,816
Sugarloaf School	Public	PK, KG-8	255 Crane Blvd	Summerland Key	33042	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 745-3282	651	41	15.8	33.0%	381 (58.5%)	37 (5.7%)	198 (30.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	49.6	1122^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	50.3%		45.4	1208^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.5%	86	66.0	53.0	53.0	62.0	52.0	55.0	67.0	50.0	49.0	66.0	59.0	52.0	51.0	57.0	98.0	63.0	$17,715	$764	$16,950
Stanley Switlik Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Overseas Hwy	Marathon	33050	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 289-2490	602	41	14.8	66.6%	199 (33.1%)	29 (4.8%)	358 (59.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	41.2	1322^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	41.5%		37	1429^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.7%	107	54.0	43.0	46.0				64.0	52.0	57.0				48.0				$17,604	$1,114	$16,490

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Pine Academy

What district is Big Pine Academy in?

Monroe

How many students attend Big Pine Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended Big Pine Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Big Pine Academy?

Students at Big Pine Academy are 67% White, 29% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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