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Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is a public magnet elementary school in Ocala, Florida that serves grades PK-5. Despite being located within the Marion School District, which is ranked 62 out of 67 districts in the state, Madison Street Academy has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Florida, ranking as high as 3rd out of over 2,000 schools in recent years.

The school's academic performance is truly exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the Marion district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 84% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts compared to just 45% in the district and 57% statewide. Similarly, 88% of 4th graders were proficient in Math compared to 54% in the district and 62% statewide. The school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2% in 2023-2024, lower than nearby schools, and its higher per-student spending of $12,935 in 2023-2024 may be contributing factors to its strong academic outcomes.

Compared to other elementary schools in the area, Saddlewood Elementary, Fordham Early Learning Academy, and South Ocala Elementary, Madison Street Academy's academic performance is truly exceptional. This suggests that the school's magnet program and focus on visual and performing arts may be attracting a different student population and providing an educational experience that is significantly more effective than the traditional public schools in the immediate vicinity.

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: Declining — 100th percentile in 2014 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (81% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Marion

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg48%

Florida avg58%

136^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 32Elementary Schools in the Marion

62^nd of 67Marion 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

Science81%+26 vs state

English Language Arts81%+25 vs state

Math81%+20 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

Schools Near Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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%)	90.9	136^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.0%		93.3	84^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.3%	52	84.0	76.0	83.0	78.0	88.0	77.0	81.0	$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%)	90.5	157^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.0%		86.9	259^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.5%	102	79.0	78.0	81.0	82.0	78.0	82.0	84.0	$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%)	84.3	309^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.3%		90.5	159^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%	150	79.0	66.0	69.0	84.0	71.0	87.0	73.0	$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%)	8.3	2181^st of 2258 public elementary schools	3.4%		11.3	2120^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.0%	61	25.0	38.0	35.0	23.0	34.0	30.0	30.0	$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%)	15.6	2021^st of 2258 public elementary schools	10.5%		22.1	1844^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.3%	177	32.0	25.0	40.0	39.0	34.0	49.0	40.0	$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%)	7.7	2186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.2%		9.5	2162^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.2%	24	30.0	33.0	24.0	46.0	32.0	18.0	16.0	$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%)	22.8	1829^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.0%		28.7	1657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%	172	36.0	46.0	48.0	40.0	53.0	42.0	33.0	$13,469	$1,344	$12,126

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

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

Marion

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.

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

Yes. Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts ranks in the top 6.0% of Florida elementary schools.

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.

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