Marion


Summary:

The Marion school district in Florida encompasses 62 schools, including 35 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 16 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade.

Several standout schools in the district include Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School, ranked in the top 7% of elementary schools in Florida with exceptional test scores, and Eighth Street Elementary School, ranked in the top 14% and with particularly strong math performance. The district is also home to high-achieving magnet and charter schools like Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts and Ina A. Colen Academy.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with school-level proficiency rates ranging from 12% to 97% on state assessments. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with a district-wide rate over 30%. While per-student spending varies widely, the data suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve outcomes, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to address equity and access to quality education for all students in the Marion school district.

District Detail

 512 SE 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471-2212

 (352) 671-7700

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 67 Florida districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 45,972

Primary Schools: 36
Middle Schools: 10
High Schools: 12
Alternative Schools: 3
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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