Serving 12 students in grades 6-12, Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence's student population of 12 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
Hispanic
67%
38%
Black
8%
21%
White
17%
34%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.3%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence?
12 students attend Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence?
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence offer ?
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence part of?
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence is part of Monroe School District.
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