Top Rankings
Marion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 64 public schools serving 44,493 students in Marion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Marion School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
64 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
44,493 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
2,313 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Marion School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
129 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
753 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12,531 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
37%
# Black Students
8,656 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
20%
21%
# White Students
19,943 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
45%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
102 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,379 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
975
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
3,184
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,410
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,257
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,646
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,170
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,937
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,522
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,303
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,695
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,672
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,369
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,286
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,067
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,546 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,305 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$469 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$459 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,546
$11,974
Spending / Student
$10,305
$11,627
Best Marion School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Eighth Street Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
513 Se 8th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #44.
Ward-highlands Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: #55.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 Sw 43rd Ct
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4075
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4075
Grades: PK-5
| 917 students
Rank: #66.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Se Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4397 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7900
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Marion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cedar Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Shady Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 S Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #1010.
Marion Elearning
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Ft King St Bldg 3
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4751 Se 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1212.
Ocala Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5757 Ne 40th Avenue Rd
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 671-6360
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 671-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #1313.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Belleview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10500 Se 36th Ave
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6235
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6235
Grades: 6-8
| 1,573 students
Rank: #1515.
Dunnellon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10235 Sw 180th Avenue Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 465-6710
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 465-6710
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1616.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5556 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6100
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1717.
Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,325 students
Rank: #1818.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 980 students
Rank: #1919.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Ne Jacksonville Rd
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6000
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2020.
Romeo Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19550 Sw 36th St
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6700
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #2121.
Dunnellon Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21005 Chestnut St
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6720
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6720
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Oakcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1112 Ne 28th St
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-6350
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sparr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2525 E Hwy 329
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6060
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Emerald Shores Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Emerald Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4800
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
South Ocala Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Se 24th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #2626.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Sw 33rd Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4040
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #2727.
Greenway Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Midway Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4845
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4845
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #2828.
Belleview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 Se 36th Ave
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,783 students
Rank: #2929.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Marion Oaks Crse
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6200
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6200
Grades: PK-4
| 1,017 students
Rank: #3030.
West Port High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3733 Sw 80th Ave
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 291-4000
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 291-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,906 students
Rank: #3131.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7930
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #3232.
Marion Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 Marion Oaks Trl
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 291-7975
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 291-7975
Grades: PK-5
| 939 students
Rank: #3333.
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
328 Ne 1st Ave Ste 500
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #3434.
Fessenden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Nw 89th Pl
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-4935
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-4935
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #3535.
Fort King Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Ne 17th Ave
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Grades: 6-8
| 1,092 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion School District?
Marion School District manages 64 public schools serving 44,493 students.
What is the rank of Marion School District?
Marion School District is ranked #60 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion School District?
45% of Marion School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion School District?
Marion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Marion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,305 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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