Best Public Schools in Zip Code 34478

Summary:

The 34478 zip code is home to a single school, Ocali Charter Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. As a charter school, Ocali Charter Middle School has seen fluctuating performance over the past few years, with its ranking among Marion district middle schools ranging from 638 in 2023-2024 to 893 in 2022-2023, and a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ocali Charter Middle School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming the district and state in some areas, such as Algebra 1 EOC, Civics EOC, and 7th-grade FAST Math, but lagging behind in 8th-grade FAST Math and Statewide Science/Science for 8th grade. The school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 59.28% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.6, slightly higher than the recommended range.

While Ocali Charter Middle School has areas of strength, the school's fluctuating performance and specific weaknesses in certain subject areas suggest the need for a deeper analysis to understand the factors contributing to these trends and identify opportunities for improvement. By addressing these challenges, the school can work to provide a more well-rounded and effective educational experience for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (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 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 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%)	46.5	648^th of 1205 public middle schools	46.2%		46.4	638^th of 1196 public middle schools	46.7%	10	56.0	67.0	49.0	53.0	74.0	22.0	38.0	77.0	86.0	$9,807	$1,764	$8,043

Cities Near Zip Code 34478

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ocala	0.45 mi	47	279^th
Anthony	7.4 mi	2	355^th
Belleview	8 mi	4	318^th
Citra	10.23 mi	2	358^th
Reddick	13.12 mi	1	360^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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