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Maplewood Elementary School

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Maplewood Elementary School ranks 1027 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1027^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Maplewood Elementary School in Ocala, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 819 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Marion County School District, a district that ranks near the bottom in Florida but where Maplewood stands out as a stable, solidly performing option.

Maplewood’s greatest strength is its consistency. It has earned a reliable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for over a decade, placing it in the 54th to 60th percentile statewide. This makes it a clear "second-tier" leader in the area, significantly outperforming many nearby schools like Legacy Elementary School and Oakcrest Elementary School, which have 0 or 1-star ratings. The school’s math program is a particular highlight, with proficiency rates (51% in 3rd grade, 66% in 4th, and 74% in 5th) that are well above the district average. Another major advantage is its low student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1, which is far better than the 22.1:1 ratio at Legacy and the 19.7:1 at Oakcrest, offering students more individualized attention. The school also invests heavily, spending $15,538 per student—the highest among comparable nearby schools and over 60% more than Marion Charter School.

While Maplewood is not the top academic performer in the area—Eighth Street Elementary School and Ward-Highlands Elementary School both earn 4 or 5 stars—it provides a supportive and stable environment. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 29% is dramatically lower than the 50.8% at Wyomina Park Elementary School and the 43.1% at Oakcrest, indicating a more engaged student body. The school also serves a moderately high-needs population, with 57.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. For families in Ocala, Maplewood offers a reliable, well-funded option that consistently outperforms the majority of its neighbors, making it a strong choice for a solid educational foundation.

819

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,538

Per pupil spending ?

57.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4751 SE 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471

(352) 671-6820

District: Marion

Students who attend Maplewood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Forest High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.7%

Hispanic:

24.1%

African American:

20.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Marion

✓Above the Florida median (54th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg52%

Florida avg62%

1,027^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th 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	54.7	1027 of 2240	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.3	1009 of 2258	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.0	1018 of 2256	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.9	950 of 2240	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.7	1001 of 2219	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	904 of 2247	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.9	1318 of 2182	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.8	1327 of 2118	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.7	974 of 2112	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.4	948 of 2087	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.9	930 of 2064	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.2	854 of 2029	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.2	667 of 1984	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.3	723 of 1985	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.9	931 of 1919	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.9	772 of 1847	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.4	519 of 1789	71.0%	★★★★☆
2007	58.0	785 of 1786	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	44.4	982 of 1688	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science69%+9 vs state

Math64%~ state avg

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

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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
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4751 SE 24th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6820	819	62	13.2	57.4%	399 (48.7%)	168 (20.5%)	197 (24.1%)	10 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.0%)	54.7	1027^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%		54.3	1009^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.3%	18	47.0	60.0	71.0	51.0	66.0	74.0	69.0	$15,538	$2,418	$13,120
Ward-Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	537 SE 36th Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6810	908	60	15.1	53.6%	482 (53.1%)	130 (14.3%)	225 (24.8%)	11 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.2%)	73.1	551^st of 2240 public elementary schools	75.4%		70.8	614^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.8%	63	72.0	70.0	64.0	73.0	77.0	71.0	71.0	$12,215	$1,264	$10,952
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)
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)
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
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
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
Marion Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	39 Cedar Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 687-2100	228	16	14.2	57.9%	106 (46.5%)	26 (11.4%)	71 (31.1%)	7 (3.1%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.1%)	64.6	765^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.8%		63.7	789^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.1%	24	71.0	54.0	72.0	76.0	59.0	84.0	69.0	$9,559	$599	$8,960
Greenway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Midway Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4845	720	45	16.0	68.5%	199 (27.6%)	167 (23.2%)	287 (39.9%)	7 (1.0%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (7.1%)	25.1	1788^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.2%		28.1	1699^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.8%	89	46.0	43.0	59.0	57.0	38.0	47.0	44.0	$12,300	$1,506	$10,795
Legacy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8496 Juniper Rd	Ocala	34480	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-0800	753	34	22.1	71.0%	214 (28.4%)	190 (25.2%)	269 (35.7%)	4 (0.5%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (8.9%)	8.2	2168^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.2%		8.4	2176^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.6%	8	32.0	33.0	35.0	40.0	28.0	45.0	36.0	$10,526	$1,308	$9,218

Frequently Asked Questions about Maplewood Elementary School

How many students attend Maplewood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 819 students attended Maplewood Elementary School.

What district is Maplewood Elementary School in?

Marion

What is the racial makeup of Maplewood Elementary School?

Students at Maplewood Elementary School are 49% White, 24% Hispanic, 21% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Maplewood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Maplewood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Forest High School

Is Maplewood Elementary School a good school?

Maplewood Elementary School ranks 1027^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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