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#3050 of 3,778 schools in FL

Greenway Elementary School

Elementary School · Marion · Ocala, FL

A Marion elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

207 MIDWAY RD, Ocala, FL 34472

  • Math 47% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$11,180
Chronic Absenteeism34.9%

Students at Greenway Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2013
ELA
49%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Greenway Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$61,635

Median home value

$185,900

Median rent

$1,232/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marion Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–50.9 mi230Compare →
Emerald Shores Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–52.8 mi698Compare →
Legacy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–54.0 mi691Compare →
Maplewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–54.4 mi836Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marion

Schools in district
64
Rank in district
#35 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

Greenway Elementary School is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenway Elementary School

Greenway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocala, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 746 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,050 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenway Elementary School

What grades does Greenway Elementary School serve?

Greenway Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Greenway Elementary School?

Greenway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenway Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenway Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenway Elementary School rank in FL?

Greenway Elementary School ranks #3,050 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Greenway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Greenway Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenway Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Greenway Elementary School a charter school?

No, Greenway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greenway Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Greenway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenway Elementary School?

66.0% of students at Greenway Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
746
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.9%
Area population (ZIP 34472)
34,665
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
40.1
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 34472; 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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