Monroe

The Monroe school district in Florida consists of 21 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 9 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across the Florida Keys region.

Several schools stand out for their exceptional performance, including The College of the Florida Keys Academy, a public charter high school that ranked 64th out of 844 Florida high schools and received a 5-star rating. Other high-performing schools are Sigsbee Charter School and Treasure Village Montessori Charter School, both of which received 4-star ratings and had impressive proficiency rates across multiple subjects. In contrast, some traditional public schools like Gerald Adams Elementary and Horace O'Bryant School struggled with lower proficiency rates compared to district and state averages.

The data also reveals significant disparities in key metrics across the district, such as a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% is also a concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. Overall, the Monroe school district exhibits a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, highlighting the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to these differences in order to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.