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East Marion Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1860^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 17% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

East Marion Elementary School in Silver Springs, FL, serves 631 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the Marion school district. The school faces significant challenges, with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 44.9% in the 2023-2024 school year—far exceeding the district average of 35.2% and the state average of 31.4%. This absenteeism rate is notably higher than nearby schools like Ward-Highlands Elementary School (22.5%) and Maplewood Elementary School (29.0%), though it is slightly lower than Wyomina Park Elementary School (50.8%).

Academically, East Marion shows a "two-speed" performance pattern. The school demonstrates a clear strength in early-grade Math, with 4th-grade Math proficiency (66%) in the 2025-2026 school year actually exceeding the district average (53%) and matching the state average (65%). However, this success does not carry through to later grades. There is a sharp decline in performance between 4th and 5th grade, with 5th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency dropping to just 26%—a 27-point gap below the district average (53%) and a 35-point gap below the state average (61%). Similarly, 5th-grade Science proficiency (42%) lags behind the district (50%) and state (60%). This decline is not seen in nearby schools; for example, at Ocala Springs Elementary School, 4th to 5th grade Math actually increased from 55% to 61%.

The school's per-student spending ($12,274) is in the middle of the pack compared to peers, suggesting that funding alone is not the primary issue. Instead, the data strongly links the high chronic absenteeism to the academic struggles, particularly in 5th grade. The most impactful interventions would likely focus on improving attendance through community outreach and providing targeted academic support for 5th graders to bridge the performance gap. Despite these challenges, East Marion's strong early-grade Math program is a bright spot that the school can build upon to improve overall outcomes.

631

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,274

Per pupil spending ?

80.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14550 NE 14th Street Rd
Silver Springs, FL 34488

(352) 671-4810

District: Marion

Students who attend East Marion Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lake Weir High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2016 → 17th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (45% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg52%

Florida avg62%

1,860^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 21% (2016) to bottom 17% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

21^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	22.5	1860 of 2240	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.8	1616 of 2258	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.4	1421 of 2256	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.5	1627 of 2240	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	9.7	2106 of 2219	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.1	1803 of 2247	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.9	1843 of 2182	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.9	1606 of 2118	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.8	1672 of 2112	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.8	1648 of 2087	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	26.4	1586 of 2064	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	33.0	1406 of 2029	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.3	1168 of 1984	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.3	996 of 1985	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.0	930 of 1919	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.2	870 of 1847	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.2	664 of 1789	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.0	811 of 1786	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	31.3	1202 of 1688	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math56%-9 vs state

Science42%-18 vs state

English Language Arts36%-24 vs state

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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
East Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14550 NE 14th Street Rd	Silver Springs	34488	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4810	631	38	16.6	80.7%	484 (76.7%)	21 (3.3%)	92 (14.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	22.5	1860^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.0%		30.8	1616^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.4%	244	40.0	42.0	26.0	54.0	66.0	47.0	42.0	$12,274	$1,622	$10,652
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
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
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
Emerald Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 Emerald Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4800	696	38	18.3	71.7%	262 (37.6%)	178 (25.6%)	194 (27.9%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.6%)	13.5	2071^st of 2240 public elementary schools	7.5%		19.3	1934^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.3%	137	33.0	42.0	47.0	39.0	48.0	37.0	39.0	$11,349	$1,445	$9,903
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
Ocala Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5757 NE 40th Avenue Rd	Ocala	34479	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6360	682	41	16.6	64.4%	318 (46.6%)	147 (21.6%)	157 (23.0%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.5%)	41.2	1368^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.9%		42.5	1288^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.0%	80	47.0	55.0	61.0	55.0	55.0	61.0	60.0	$12,490	$1,407	$11,084
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about East Marion Elementary School

Is East Marion Elementary School a good school?

East Marion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.0% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of East Marion Elementary School attend?

Students who attend East Marion Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lake Weir High School

How many students attend East Marion Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 631 students attended East Marion Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of East Marion Elementary School?

Students at East Marion Elementary School are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is East Marion Elementary School in?

Marion

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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