May Sands Montessori School vs Poinciana Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May Sands Montessori School
Key West · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
90 students
Poinciana Elementary School
Key West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | May Sands Montessori School Key West, Florida | Poinciana Elementary School Key West, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 2,187 | #856 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9799 of 50,301 | #13993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 90 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 90.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Key West | Key West |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May Sands Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 66.2).
- •Poinciana Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •May Sands Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •May Sands Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 66.4%).
- •Poinciana Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 90.0).
- •Poinciana Elementary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 90.
- •May Sands Montessori School is a charter school while Poinciana Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is May Sands Montessori School better than Poinciana Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), May Sands Montessori School ranks higher (72.2 vs 66.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are May Sands Montessori School and Poinciana Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Key West and Key West in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
May Sands Montessori School: 90. Poinciana Elementary School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do May Sands Montessori School and Poinciana Elementary School rank in Florida?
May Sands Montessori School is 626th of 2,187 and Poinciana Elementary School is 856th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).