Summary:
Zip code 34420 in Belleview, Florida, is served by four public schools within the Marion County School District, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, with a total enrollment of approximately 4,848 students.
The standout school in this area is Belleview Middle School, which significantly outperforms its peers and the district. It has earned a 3-star rating and ranks in the 57th percentile statewide, with exceptional proficiency in advanced math courses like Algebra 1 (84%) and Geometry (96%), both well above state averages. In contrast, Belleview-Santos Elementary School is the most challenged, ranking in the 3rd percentile (0-star rating) with critically low proficiency rates across all subjects, such as only 26% of 5th graders proficient in science. Belleview Elementary School performs slightly better but still struggles, ranking in the 17th percentile (1-star), while Belleview High School has a mixed record with a 2-star rating and a graduation rate of 86.9%, below the state average of 92.2%.
A key finding is the inverse relationship between spending and performance: the two elementary schools receive the highest per-student funding ($11,217 and $12,075) yet have the lowest academic outcomes, while the high-performing middle school receives the least ($8,718). Chronic absenteeism is a systemic issue across all schools, ranging from 30.9% to 37.3%, which is at or above the state average. This data suggests that while Belleview Middle School has effective programs that overcome district challenges, the feeder elementary schools require targeted interventions, and the high school faces unique difficulties in sustaining academic gains.
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