Summary:
In zip code 33070 (Tavernier, FL), there is a single elementary-level school, Plantation Key School, which serves grades PK through 8 and is part of the highly-rated Monroe County School District.
Plantation Key School is a standout academic performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages across nearly all subjects and grade levels. The school's math performance is particularly exceptional, with 8th graders achieving a 100% proficiency rate and 7th graders reaching 92% in the 2025-2026 school year. It also posted perfect 100% proficiency scores in Algebra 1 and 91% in Civics end-of-course exams. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and spends $17,101 per student, which correlates with its high performance and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.6%—well below the state average of 31.4%. Overall, the school ranks in the top quartile of Florida elementary schools, with its ranking improving from the 76th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 76th percentile in 2025-2026.
An interesting pattern emerges in the data: 5th grade math proficiency is consistently the lowest of any grade level, dropping to 52% in 2025-2026—the only grade where the school falls below the state average. This suggests a potential curriculum challenge at that level. Conversely, the school's science program shows an inverse trend compared to the state, with 8th graders (60% proficient) outperforming 5th graders (52% proficient), indicating a particularly strong middle school science curriculum. Despite a moderate poverty rate (34% free/reduced lunch), the school's high spending and strong results demonstrate effective resource allocation for student success.
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