Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
Tel:
(352)671-6290
- Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks serves 849 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks's student population of 849 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 849 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2720 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 32% |
| Black | 28% | 22% |
| White | 27% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks is Belleview High School (7.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Liberty Middle School (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sunrise Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ocala Sunrise Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 767 students
0.3 miles
375 Marion Oaks Crse
Ocala, FL 34473
(352)671-6200 0.3 PK-4 767 - Ocala Marion Oaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 863 students
2.0 miles
280 Marion Oaks Trl
Ocala, FL 34473
(352)291-7975 2.0 PK-5 863 - Ocala Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 841 students
5.5 miles
4397 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352)291-7900 5.5 PK-5 841 - Ocala Liberty Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1151 students
5.5 miles
4773 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352)291-7930 5.5 6-8 1151 - Belleview Belleview High School Grades: 9-12 | 1596 students
7.9 miles
10400 Se 36th Ave
Belleview, FL 34420
(352)671-6210 7.9 9-12 1596
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