Summary:
Summerland Key, Florida is home to a single elementary school, Sugarloaf School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 673 students. Despite being the only school in the area, Sugarloaf School stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing both the Monroe district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including End-of-Course exams, Statewide Science assessments, and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts and Math.
Sugarloaf School's diverse student population is composed of 65.53% White, 25.85% Hispanic, 2.97% African American, 0.74% Asian, and 4.9% two or more races. The school's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy, with a 97% proficiency rate in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 50% for the Monroe district and 55% for the state, as well as a 78% proficiency rate in EOC Civics, surpassing the state's 66% average. Sugarloaf School's performance in FAST English Language Arts and Math assessments also exceeds the district and state averages across most grade levels.
While Sugarloaf School's academic achievements are impressive, the school faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6% and a significant percentage (33.28%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with lower socioeconomic status. However, the school's per-student spending of $15,792 suggests that it has access to substantial resources to support its educational programs and address these issues.
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