Below Average
#3384 of 3,778 schools in FL
Fort Mccoy School
Elementary School · Marion · Fort Mc Coy, FL
A Marion elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
16160 NE HIGHWAY 315, Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134
- Math 41% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Mccoy School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Mccoy School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated784/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,429
Median home value
$145,500
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 386 | Compare → |
| Fordham Early Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–2 | Not available | 129 | Compare → |
| Ina A.colen AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
| Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Marion
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #43 of 58
- District spending per student
- $11,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Mccoy School is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Mccoy School
Fort Mccoy School is a public elementary school in Fort Mc Coy, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 940 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,384 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Mccoy School
What grades does Fort Mccoy School serve?
Fort Mccoy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Mccoy School?
Fort Mccoy School has an enrollment of approximately 940 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Mccoy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Mccoy School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Mccoy School rank in FL?
Fort Mccoy School ranks #3,384 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Fort Mccoy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Mccoy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Mccoy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Mccoy School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fort Mccoy School a charter school?
No, Fort Mccoy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Mccoy School a Title I school?
No, Fort Mccoy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Mccoy School?
68.8% of students at Fort Mccoy School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 940
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.9%
- Phone
- (352) 671-6325
- Area population (ZIP 32134)
- 7,400
- Area median age
- 55
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 32134; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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