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Key West Montessori Charter School

Charter | 1-5 | 104 students

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Posted December 16, 2009

Great school with fabulous teachers! This is a very Nurturing environment where children can learn at their own pace. My first grader is doing 3rd grade work everyday and loving it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2005

The playground is very small and very poorly equipped, compared to other schools in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2005

Idyllic setting, loving teachers, sense of community, unique teaching style. Children are nurtured emotionally and academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2003

My kid is this year 2003-2004 and is so happy to go to school every morning and I am so happy to take him. Is like a big family and all the staff is very professional.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
79%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • This school did not receive a grade in 2008-2009.

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 46%
Multiracial 12% 4%
Hispanic 7% 25%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 3% 0%
Black 3% 23%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 1%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 19N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 50%N/A65%
Master's degree 50%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 1%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Lynn Marie Barras
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (305) 294-1404

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Montessori
  • Virtual school
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish

Resources

School facilities
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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1400 United Street, # 110
#110
Key West, FL 33040
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Phone: (305) 294-4910

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