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Ocali Charter Middle School

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Ocali Charter Middle School ranks 720 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

720^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 41% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Ocali Charter Middle School is a small public charter school in Ocala, FL, serving 194 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Marion district, offering a notably intimate learning environment compared to much larger nearby schools.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math and science. In the 2025-2026 school year, 86% of its students taking the Geometry EOC were proficient, nearly double the district average and outperforming top schools like Osceola Middle School and Belleview Middle School. Similarly, its 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 62% is the highest among all nearby schools, surpassing the district average of 47%. These achievements are particularly impressive given that Ocali Charter operates with the lowest spending per student in the area at $9,807, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1, which allows for more individualized attention.

However, the school's academic progress is uneven. While it excels in Geometry and 8th-grade science, its 7th-grade English Language Arts proficiency (48%) and math proficiency (45%) lag behind state averages. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with 38.5% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024, higher than the state average and many peers like Liberty Middle School (26.8%). Despite these challenges, Ocali Charter has shown a dramatic turnaround from being a low performer to achieving competitive results, making it a unique option for families seeking a small-school environment with strong advanced programs.

194

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,807

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3233 SE Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34478

(352) 264-9940

District: Marion

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

Hispanic:

35.6%

African American:

16.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2017 → 41st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2017

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg51%

Florida avg61%

720^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 25 pts since 2017

From bottom 16% (2017) to bottom 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 10Middle 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	43.6	720 of 1216	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.5	648 of 1205	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.4	638 of 1196	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.1	893 of 1177	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.7	938 of 1148	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.5	899 of 1136	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.4	647 of 1099	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.1	666 of 1035	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	17.7	869 of 1031	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry86%+30 vs state

Civics72%-5 vs state

Science62%+10 vs state

Algebra 158%-5 vs state

English Language Arts54%-7 vs state

Math50%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Great school. Perfect fit for my daughter. No room for bullying. Better one on one with the teachers. They are very close knit like family :) 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 Geometry (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ocali Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3233 SE Maricamp Rd	Ocala	34478	Marion County	Marion	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 264-9940	194	12	16.1	49.5%	84 (43.3%)	31 (16.0%)	69 (35.6%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	43.6	720^th of 1216 public middle schools	40.8%		46.5	648^th of 1205 public middle schools	46.2%	72	55.0	48.0	60.0	53.0	45.0	53.0	62.0	58.0	86.0	72.0	$9,807	$1,764	$8,043
Fort King Middle School	Public	6-8	545 NE 17th Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4725	918	47	19.5	63.3%	376 (41.0%)	230 (25.1%)	255 (27.8%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	45 (4.9%)	27	956^th of 1216 public middle schools	21.4%		22.3	974^th of 1205 public middle schools	19.2%	18	46.0	44.0	44.0	34.0	28.0	62.0	42.0	100.0	95.0	64.0	$10,845	$1,423	$9,421
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	526 SE Tuscawilla Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	No	(352) 671-7100	866	45	19.2	38.7%	472 (54.5%)	142 (16.4%)	183 (21.1%)	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.4%)	66.3	375^th of 1216 public middle schools	69.2%		69.6	335^th of 1205 public middle schools	72.2%	40	60.0	70.0	74.0	62.0	71.0	60.0	69.0	100.0	97.0	79.0	$10,357	$1,001	$9,356
Howard Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1655 NW 10th St	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-7225	917	49	18.7	53.7%	245 (26.7%)	328 (35.8%)	230 (25.1%)	61 (6.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.3%)	34.6	850^th of 1216 public middle schools	30.1%		41	736^th of 1205 public middle schools	38.9%	114	56.0	50.0	52.0	53.0	44.0	46.0	40.0	86.0	79.0	66.0	$11,313	$1,230	$10,083
Belleview Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	10500 SE 36th Ave	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6235	1,600	74	21.6	50.8%	784 (49.0%)	190 (11.9%)	514 (32.1%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	8 (0.5%)	92 (5.8%)	56.3	523^rd of 1216 public middle schools	57.0%		51.5	573^rd of 1205 public middle schools	52.4%	50	57.0	66.0	64.0	66.0	60.0	40.0	60.0	84.0	96.0	80.0	$8,718	$906	$7,812
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	4773 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7930	1,171	64	18.2	47.8%	323 (27.6%)	243 (20.8%)	460 (39.3%)	54 (4.6%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	81 (6.9%)	46.4	673^rd of 1216 public middle schools	44.7%		41.3	727^th of 1205 public middle schools	39.7%	54	57.0	61.0	60.0	49.0	24.0	70.0	53.0	82.0	96.0	74.0	$10,347	$1,143	$9,203
North Marion Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2085 W Highway 329	Citra	32113	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6035	738	44	16.7	62.2%	307 (41.6%)	208 (28.2%)	171 (23.2%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.1%)	31.1	896^th of 1216 public middle schools	26.3%		25.4	936^th of 1205 public middle schools	22.3%	40	44.0	42.0	51.0	42.0	35.0	73.0	44.0	91.0	89.0	61.0	$11,270	$1,287	$9,983
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,260	63	20.0	60.2%	244 (19.4%)	298 (23.7%)	640 (50.8%)	13 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (4.6%)	22.4	1009^th of 1216 public middle schools	17.0%		22.7	968^th of 1205 public middle schools	19.7%	41	48.0	45.0	42.0	36.0	41.0	36.0	35.0	81.0	100.0	59.0	$9,514	$1,108	$8,405
Lake Weir Middle School	Public	6-8	10220 SE Sunset Harbor Rd	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6120	1,141	55	20.7	66.8%	461 (40.4%)	232 (20.3%)	360 (31.6%)	12 (1.1%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	66 (5.8%)	21.5	1020^th of 1216 public middle schools	16.1%		22.4	973^rd of 1205 public middle schools	19.3%	47	46.0	45.0	46.0	36.0	21.0	48.0	32.0	86.0	96.0	59.0	$10,467	$1,550	$8,917

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocali Charter Middle School

What district is Ocali Charter Middle School in?

Marion

How many students attend Ocali Charter Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 194 students attended Ocali Charter Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ocali Charter Middle School?

Students at Ocali Charter Middle School are 43% White, 36% Hispanic, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Ocali Charter Middle School a good school?

Ocali Charter Middle School ranks 720^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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