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Ocean Studies Charter

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Ocean Studies Charter ranks 730 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

730^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Ocean Studies Charter is a small K-8 school in Key Largo, FL, serving 180 students within the Monroe district, and it stands out for its exceptional upper-grade performance, particularly in 8th grade, where 90% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and 100% in Civics in the 2025-2026 school year.

This school shows a unique "upper-grade advantage," with students excelling in middle school despite a noticeable dip in 5th-grade scores. For example, while 3rd-grade math proficiency reached 100%, 5th-grade math dropped to 42% in 2025-2026, only to surge back to 100% in 8th grade in 2023-2024. This pattern suggests the school's curriculum and teaching methods are particularly effective for older students, setting it apart from nearby schools like Treasure Village Montessori Charter School, which excels in 4th and 5th-grade ELA. Ocean Studies also has a lower percentage of students from low-income families (24.4% qualifying for free/reduced lunch) compared to Key Largo School (61.7%), and it spends $17,405 per student, well above the state average.

However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which was 23.5% in 2023-2024, higher than the district average of 21.8% and significantly above Plantation Key School's 15.6%. This is a concern because high absenteeism can impact learning, though the school still achieves strong test scores. Additionally, its state ranking has been volatile, swinging from the 83rd percentile in 2020-2021 to the 60th percentile in 2023-2024, indicating year-to-year variability. Addressing absenteeism and the 5th-grade slump could further boost its already impressive performance.

180

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,405

Per pupil spending ?

24.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100360 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037

(305) 852-7700

District: Monroe

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.6%

Hispanic:

33.3%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (76% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (67th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

730^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

194^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 3 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Monroe

19^th of 70Monroe 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
2026	66.0	730 of 2240	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.5	627 of 2258	72.2%	★★★★☆
2024	57.9	901 of 2256	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.1	716 of 2240	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.9	611 of 2219	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	371 of 2247	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.1	562 of 2182	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	47.3	1125 of 2118	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.2	572 of 2112	72.9%	★★★★☆
2016	62.1	780 of 2087	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	80.4	194 of 1216	84.0%	★★★★☆
2025	87.9	105 of 1205	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.3	159 of 1196	86.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics100%+23 vs state

Math78%+16 vs state

English Language Arts77%+16 vs state

Science48%-8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Thursday, May 4, 2023

The concept of this school is great, but they have a VERY big problem with discipline and bullying culture here. Grades 2-5 in particular, are very bad.
I feel terrible for the teachers here because the admin needs to be replaced. They do not back their teachers at all. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Our experience is mixed. Yet, the curriculum is great and our child is happy and learning, but with the prospect of possibly facing yet another new teacher next year. We do have our concerns. In addition, one of the other parents told me he looked up info on the instructional staff and only a couple of the teachers are actually qualified or experienced to teach at a public school. Not sure how this information compares to other schools in the area. But, this may be a difference between private and public schools
This school has had such a high staff turn over the past couple of years. Both support and instructional. This year they tried a new admin and still they have gone thru their complete office staff and from what several other parents are finding out, they are losing almost half of their classroom teachers. Not sure what fix is needed, but not certain our daughter is going back next year. (Have already applied to another local charter school, we feel a good school and their students need consistency) Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Ocean Studies Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	100360 Overseas Highway	Key Largo	33037	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 852-7700	180	0	11.2	24.4%	109 (60.6%)	1 (0.6%)	60 (33.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)	66	730^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.4%		70.5	627^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.2%	103	88.0	73.0	53.0	81.0	80.0	90.0	100.0	81.0	42.0	65.0	95.0		42.0	60.0		100.0	$17,405	$65	$17,340
Key Largo School	Public	PK, KG-8	104801 Overseas Hwy	Key Largo	33037	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 453-1255	690	59	11.6	61.7%	234 (33.9%)	29 (4.2%)	405 (58.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	50.6	1127^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.7%		54.8	999^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.8%	128	57.0	72.0	57.0	64.0	67.0	70.0	65.0	81.0	41.0	71.0	71.0	68.0	51.0	61.0	100.0	84.0	$20,741	$1,189	$19,551
Plantation Key School	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Lake Rd	Tavernier	33070	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 853-3281	578	39	15.0	34.1%	353 (61.1%)	3 (0.5%)	200 (34.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	73.8	530^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.3%		78.9	426^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.1%	104	84.0	65.0	81.0	81.0	87.0	78.0	84.0	72.0	52.0	87.0	92.0	100.0	52.0	60.0	100.0	91.0	$17,101	$821	$16,280
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	86731 Overseas Hwy	Islamorada	33036	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 852-3482	179	18	10.9	30.2%	119 (66.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	55.3	1013^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.8%		68.8	671^st of 2258 public elementary schools	70.3%	342	74.0	84.0	89.0	62.0	75.0	75.0	42.0	42.0	56.0	77.0		58.0	56.0	69.0	100.0	100.0	$20,554	$00	$20,554

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Studies Charter

What district is Ocean Studies Charter in?

Monroe

How many students attend Ocean Studies Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 180 students attended Ocean Studies Charter.

Is Ocean Studies Charter a good school?

Ocean Studies Charter ranks 730^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ocean Studies Charter?

Students at Ocean Studies Charter are 61% White, 33% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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