Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stanley Switlik Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanley Switlik Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stanley Switlik Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley Switlik Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1978 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanley Switlik Elementary School's ranking?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School is ranked #1978 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Stanley Switlik Elementary School often compared to?
Stanley Switlik Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Pine Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Stanley Switlik Elementary School?
593 students attend Stanley Switlik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Stanley Switlik Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley Switlik Elementary School?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stanley Switlik Elementary School offer ?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanley Switlik Elementary School part of?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School is part of Monroe School District.
School Reviews
5 11/11/2013
Stanley Switlik School and Marathon High School are the best in the Florida Keys.
My Son when to both School here. The Science Department at School are excellent. I want to Thank all the teachers and staff for all that they do.
My Son: Emanuel Paz-Perez, Product of Switlik and Marathon High School Had a Honorable Mention for his work this summer from The National Science Foundation in Champaign Illinois; as The Young Researcher of the Year.
I am very proud of him but more important the teacher who's sparkle his Scientific mind.
God Bless
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