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Shady Hill Elementary School vs. Ward-highlands Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Shady Hill Elementary School
5959 S Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Ward-highlands Elementary School
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shady Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 911 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ward-highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
683 students
911 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shady Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ward-highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shady Hill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ward-highlands Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shady Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ward-highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shady Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ward-highlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1343 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#1149 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shady Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ward-highlands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 30% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shady Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ward-highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)
55%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shady Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ward-highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shady Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ward-highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shady Hill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ward-highlands Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
28
31
Kindergarten Students
108
129
Grade 1 Students
104
136
Grade 2 Students
113
158
Grade 3 Students
127
159
Grade 4 Students
88
155
Grade 5 Students
115
143

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shady Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shady Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shady Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shady Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shady Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shady Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ward-highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shady Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ward-highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shady Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ward-highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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