Serving 194 students in grades 6-8, Ocali Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocali Charter Middle School's student population of 194 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
Building a Brighter Future for Today's Generation
School Rankings
Ocali Charter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocali Charter Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2984 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocali Charter Middle School's ranking?
Ocali Charter Middle School is ranked #2984 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ocali Charter Middle School often compared to?
Ocali Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard Middle School, Osceola Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ocali Charter Middle School?
194 students attend Ocali Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ocali Charter Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocali Charter Middle School?
Ocali Charter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ocali Charter Middle School offer ?
Ocali Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocali Charter Middle School part of?
Ocali Charter Middle School is part of Marion School District.
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