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Saddlewood Elementary School

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Saddlewood Elementary School ranks 1055 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1055^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Saddlewood Elementary School is a large, traditional neighborhood school in Ocala, FL, serving over 1,000 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, and it stands out as a solid, middle-of-the-pack performer within the Marion County school district. For nearly a decade, the school has consistently earned a 3-star rating from Schooldigger, placing it in the 52nd to 69th percentile statewide, which means it offers a stable and reliable educational environment. While just over half of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, Saddlewood outperforms the district average in every grade and subject tested, making it a clear leader in its own district.

One of the most interesting findings is that Saddlewood's test scores are a near-perfect mirror of the state average, with proficiency rates within 1-3 percentage points for key subjects like 5th Grade Science and 3rd Grade Math. This makes it a benchmark for what a typical Florida elementary school looks like, especially when compared to nearby schools that are at opposite ends of the spectrum. For example, Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts (a 5-star magnet school) and Wyomina Park Elementary School (a struggling 0-star school) are just a few miles away, but Saddlewood occupies a unique middle ground. Math is a clear strength, especially in the lower grades, where 3rd and 4th graders have consistently exceeded the state average in recent years.

However, the school faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which has more than doubled from 14.6% in 2019-2020 to 31.1% in 2023-2024. While this rate is similar to the state average, it is dramatically higher than top-performing nearby schools like Eighth Street Elementary School (9.4%) and Madison Street Academy (5.0%), suggesting that absenteeism is likely a key barrier preventing Saddlewood from reaching a higher star rating. Interestingly, the school spends less per student ($10,660) than many of its peers, yet achieves better results than schools with higher spending, indicating that factors like school culture and parental involvement are powerful drivers of success.

1,007

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,660

Per pupil spending ?

55.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3700 SW 43rd Ct
Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 291-4075

District: Marion

Students who attend Saddlewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	West Port High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.2%

White:

29.4%

African American:

23.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Marion

✓Above the Florida median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg52%

Florida avg62%

1,055^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	53.6	1055 of 2240	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.9	1368 of 2258	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.3	1067 of 2256	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.4	1068 of 2240	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.7	866 of 2219	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.4	703 of 2247	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.3	1029 of 2182	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.1	800 of 2118	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.0	866 of 2112	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.5	879 of 2087	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.2	1085 of 2064	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	64.1	702 of 2029	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.5	702 of 1984	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.0	948 of 1985	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	40.3	1229 of 1919	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.5	757 of 1847	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.0	1026 of 1789	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.7	919 of 1786	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.8	924 of 1688	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math65%~ state avg

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Science52%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, May 12, 2017

My son has ADHD and the school refuses to help him or even acknowledge taht he has a problem. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Don't get me wrong it's a good school. Some of the teachers are good and my kids safety is somewhat good. I love how they have the gates that's what I love I have 3 children attending the school ..

. But let's talk about the negative....
The car line in the morning is so slow... They complain if your child is late after sitting in that Carline waiting for them to move and it makes the student late so they have to go to the front office and do a late tardy There new policy is this year every 3 late unexcused turns into a unexcused absence.. WTH. So now I park my car in the car line in the front of the school and walk my kids in the front office to go to class, but what else happens I get bitched at .... I'm sorry I'm tired of my kids being late over that Carline... I'm the one that's getting the warning about them being late. They keep threatening me saying if there late or unexcused absence then I'll have to go to court. WTF. I'm to the point of calling the superintendent of Marion county schools. 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saddlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 SW 43rd Ct	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4075	1,007	54	18.6	55.2%	296 (29.4%)	238 (23.6%)	354 (35.2%)	47 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (6.9%)	53.6	1055^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.9%		39.9	1368^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.4%	313	59.0	63.0	64.0				69.0	66.0	61.0				52.0				$10,660	$1,121	$9,538
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
Ina A.Colen Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5080 SW 66th Court Rd	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 304-6787	546	35	15.6	11.7%	271 (49.6%)	29 (5.3%)	183 (33.5%)	26 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.6%)	80.7	373^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	83.3%		82.4	355^th of 2258 public elementary schools	84.3%	18	70.0	72.0	86.0	71.0	76.0	82.0	78.0	80.0	86.0	80.0	25.0	77.0	74.0	64.0	93.0	82.0	$9,642	$00	$9,642
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
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
Shady Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5959 S Magnolia Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4085	615	39	15.7	53.3%	308 (50.1%)	68 (11.1%)	186 (30.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.0%)	42.8	1325^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.8%		41.9	1299^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.5%	26	54.0	51.0	57.0				62.0	65.0	62.0				50.0				$12,297	$1,092	$11,205
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
Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4397 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7900	1,010	52	19.4	50.5%	350 (34.7%)	148 (14.7%)	431 (42.7%)	29 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.0%)	44.1	1293^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	42.3%		40.3	1348^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.3%	55	60.0	57.0	57.0				74.0	50.0	54.0				54.0				$10,384	$1,153	$9,231
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Saddlewood Elementary School

Is Saddlewood Elementary School a good school?

Saddlewood Elementary School ranks 1055^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Saddlewood Elementary School in?

Marion

What schools do graduates of Saddlewood Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : West Port High School

How many students attend Saddlewood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,007 students attended Saddlewood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Saddlewood Elementary School?

Students at Saddlewood Elementary School are 35% Hispanic, 29% White, 24% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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