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Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope

School · Ocala, FL

A private school in Ocala, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

907 SW 3RD. ST, Ocala, FL 34471

  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,183
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Enrollment61
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,553/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ocala), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,283

Median home value

$292,200

Median rent

$1,225/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black85.2%
White8.2%
Hispanic6.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of HopePrivate · tuition6.4PK–120.0 mi35Compare →
Ambleside School of OcalaPrivate · tuition6.3K–120.9 mi176Compare →
St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–121.7 mi385Compare →
First Assembly Christian School & DaycarePrivate · tuition6.2PK–122.4 mi424Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope is listed in Ocala, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope

Dr. D. D.

Brown Christian Academy of Hope is a private school in Ocala, FL, serving approximately 61 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,412 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope

What grades does Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope serve?

Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope?

Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope rank in FL?

Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope ranks #1,412 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope a private school?

Yes, Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope a religious school?

Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
61
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Small City
County
Marion County
Area population (ZIP 34471)
26,031
Area average commute
17.3 min
Area median age
44.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34471; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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