Marion Charter School
- Marion Charter School serves 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Marion Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marion Charter School's student population of 212 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 212 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marion Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marion Charter School is 0.71, 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 | #717 out of 3,601 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 32% |
| Black | 24% | 22% |
| White | 43% | 39% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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, 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 | 732 students
0.9 miles
207 Midway Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)671-4845 0.9 PK-5 732 - Ocala New Leaf Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 117 students
1.5 miles
5895 Se 83rd St
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)245-3586 1.5 K-12 117 - Ocala Emerald Shores Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 521 students
2.6 miles
404 Emerald Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)671-4800 2.6 PK-5 521 - Ocala Forest High School Grades: 9-12 | 2128 students
3.0 miles
5000 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352)671-4700 3.0 9-12 2128 - Ocala Legacy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 686 students
3.0 miles
8496 Juniper Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352)671-0800 3.0 PK-5 686
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