Marion Charter School
Marion Charter School serves 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Marion Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marion Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Marion Charter School's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 209 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marion Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marion Charter School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1450 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 33% |
| Black | 23% | 22% |
| White | 45% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Marion Charter School is New Leaf Center (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Greenway Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ocala Greenway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 740 students
0.9 miles
207 Midway Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4845 0.9 PK-5 740 - Ocala New Leaf Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 96 students
1.5 miles
1601 Ne 25th Ave Ste 602
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 245-3586 1.5 K-12 96 - Ocala Emerald Shores Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
2.6 miles
404 Emerald Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4800 2.6 PK-5 552 - Ocala Forest High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,145 students
3.0 miles
5000 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700 3.0 9-12 2,145 - Ocala Legacy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 780 students
3.0 miles
8496 Juniper Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-0800 3.0 PK-5 780
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