The Monroe County School District once again earned an “A” grade for the 2025-26 school year from the Florida Department of Education. This achievement comes alongside a rise in overall accountability points from 763 to 774, reflecting districtwide momentum and a shared commitment to student success.
“This ‘A’ rating is especially meaningful because it was earned in a year when the state raised the bar for excellence,” stated Superintendent Edward Tierney. “Rather than being discouraged by higher expectations, our students, teachers, staff and families rose to meet them. This achievement reflects a culture of continuous improvement, an unwavering commitment to student success and the extraordinary dedication of everyone across our district. I couldn’t be prouder of what we have accomplished together, and this recognition affirms that when expectations rise, so do we.”
Public schools across Monroe County earned strong marks this year. Poinciana Elementary School celebrated its third consecutive “A,” while Plantation Key School continued its tradition of excellence with another strong “A” rating.
Even with Florida raising the bar for earning an “A,” four schools — Marathon High School, Key Largo School, Sugarloaf School and Coral Shores High School — finished within one percentage point of the new threshold, earning high “B” grades at 64%.
Gerald Adams Elementary and Stanley Switlik Elementary Schools strengthened their performance while maintaining solid “B” ratings. Horace O’Bryant School earned a “C” rating while still showing areas of improvement and Key West High School earned a “C” grade.
The district’s gains were driven by improvements in college and career readiness, graduation outcomes and English Language Arts (ELA) achievement. College and career acceleration rose from 58% to 64%, graduation rate climbed from 88% to 93%, and ELA achievement and learning gains increased from 59% to 61%, including growth among the district’s lowest-performing quartile.
Charter schools also contributed to the district’s overall success. May Sands Montessori improved from a “C” to a “B,” Somerset Island Prep and Big Pine Academy both advanced from “B” to “A,” and Ocean Studies Charter maintained its “A” while increasing its overall points.
Additional “A”-rated charters include the College of the Florida Keys Academy, Sigsbee Charter School and Treasure Village Montessori.
With another “A” year secured, Monroe County School District remains focused on strengthening instruction, expanding acceleration opportunities and ensuring every student is prepared for success in school and beyond.
