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Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is a magnet elementary school in Ocala, FL, serving 467 students in grades PK-5, and it stands as an elite academic powerhouse within the Marion district, which ranks in the bottom 10th percentile of Florida districts.

This school is a true standout, ranking 52nd out of 2,240 elementary schools in Florida (98th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year. Its test scores are dramatically higher than nearby schools—for example, 91% of 4th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to just 50% district-wide. Even the next best nearby school, Dr. N. H. Jones Elementary, ranks 203 spots lower. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.0%, a stark contrast to the district average of 35.2% and nearby schools like Wyomina Park Elementary (50.8%) and College Park Elementary (44.0%). This suggests a highly engaged student body and strong family-school connection.

The school’s success is not a fluke—it has ranked in the top 100 schools in Florida for 9 of the last 10 years, demonstrating a deeply embedded culture of high achievement. While its per-student spending ($13,295) is higher than some high-performing peers like Dr. N. H. Jones ($11,444), it is lower than struggling schools like Oakcrest Elementary ($13,703), indicating that success is driven by how resources are used and the school’s magnet focus on Visual and Performing Arts. This specialized theme attracts motivated families, creating a self-selecting community that fuels academic excellence.

467

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,295

Per pupil spending ?

30.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 NW Martin Luther King Jr
Ocala, FL 34475

(352) 671-7250

District: Marion

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.9%

Hispanic:

17.6%

African American:

15.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (87% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Marion

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school87%

District avg52%

Florida avg62%

52^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 32Elementary Schools in the Marion

63^rd of 70Marion among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	93.8	52 of 2240	97.7%	★★★★★
2025	90.9	136 of 2258	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	93.3	84 of 2256	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	165 of 2240	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	34 of 2219	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	60 of 2247	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	97.0	13 of 2182	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	98.2	5 of 2118	99.8%	★★★★★
2017	98.9	3 of 2112	99.9%	★★★★★
2016	99.1	3 of 2087	99.9%	★★★★★
2014	97.5	10 of 2064	99.5%	★★★★★
2013	98.1	8 of 2029	99.6%	★★★★★
2012	97.4	14 of 1984	99.3%	★★★★★
2011	95.1	16 of 1985	99.2%	★★★★★
2010	95.4	16 of 1919	99.2%	★★★★★
2009	95.1	15 of 1847	99.2%	★★★★★
2008	95.2	19 of 1789	98.9%	★★★★★
2007	94.5	27 of 1786	98.5%	★★★★★
2006	94.7	43 of 1688	97.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math89%+24 vs state

English Language Arts87%+26 vs state

Science84%+24 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, June 21, 2021

I am a grandmother of a former student at Madison Street. My second grade granddaughter was to tap dance to a song called "Wacky Dust" for the end of the year recital (that parents were not allowed to attend due to covid restrictions)

Wacky Dust is an old Ella Fitzgerald Song about COCAINE. Google the lyrics for yourself.

Watch this dance teacher - this is a message that is NOT acceptable, no matter the catchy tune and shuffle step!

We have been here for 3 years, and leave in total disgust! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 18, 2011

Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a wonderful school with dedicated, qualified, caring teachers and administration. The abundance of special programs and the emphasis on the arts makes this magnet school a joy and worth the drive for my daughter to attend. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	401 NW Martin Luther King Jr	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7250	467	34	13.7	30.8%	275 (58.9%)	71 (15.2%)	82 (17.6%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	93.8	52^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	97.7%		90.9	136^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.0%	84	86.0	91.0	83.0	90.0	88.0	88.0	84.0	$13,295	$1,085	$12,209
Dr N H Jones Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1900 SW 5th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7260	789	52	15.1	42.1%	261 (33.1%)	224 (28.4%)	177 (22.4%)	75 (9.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	85.3	255^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.6%		90.5	157^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.0%	98	72.0	80.0	78.0	80.0	81.0	81.0	79.0	$11,444	$602	$10,841
Eighth Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	513 SE 8th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-7125	381	26	14.6	29.9%	265 (69.6%)	50 (13.1%)	48 (12.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	84	282^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	87.4%		84.3	309^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.3%	27	75.0	75.0	70.0	89.0	87.0	81.0	71.0	$13,125	$744	$12,381
Wyomina Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	511 NE 12th Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6370	502	31	16.1	83.7%	129 (25.7%)	201 (40.0%)	123 (24.5%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.8%)	13.4	2073^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.3	2181^st of 2258 public elementary schools	3.4%	108	41.0	30.0	38.0	49.0	38.0	43.0	44.0	$13,703	$1,899	$11,804
College Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 SW 33rd Ave	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4040	873	41	21.2	72.5%	163 (18.7%)	201 (23.0%)	468 (53.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.0%)	12.2	2098^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.3%		15.6	2021^st of 2258 public elementary schools	10.5%	77	32.0	31.0	46.0	46.0	35.0	50.0	37.0	$10,451	$1,259	$9,191
Marion Elearning	Public, Virtual	K-5	1614 E Ft King St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 236-0570	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Student Services/Ese	Public	K-8	1614 E Fort King St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 671-6832	7	0			3 (42.9%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1112 NE 28th St	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6350	631	32	19.7	83.7%	151 (23.9%)	311 (49.3%)	120 (19.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.3%)	26	1764^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.3%		7.7	2186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.2%	422	32.0	53.0	48.0	57.0	56.0	39.0	52.0	$12,582	$1,862	$10,720
Fordham Early Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-2	4000 W Anthony Rd	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 236-0508	215	16	13.4	40.5%	108 (50.2%)	51 (23.7%)	45 (20.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)
South Ocala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 SE 24th Rd	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4750	712	47	15.1	68.5%	256 (36.0%)	231 (32.4%)	169 (23.7%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.5%)	16.6	2006^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.4%		22.8	1829^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.0%	177	29.0	45.0	53.0	40.0	35.0	51.0	37.0	$13,469	$1,344	$12,126

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

How many students attend Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 467 students attended Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts?

Students at Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts are 59% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts in?

Marion

Is Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts a good school?

Yes! Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 52^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

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