Average
#1865 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 49% in state
- Math 60% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hammett Bowen Jr. 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$65,429
Median home value
$260,300
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34476; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Marion Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 1,050 | Compare → |
| Montessori House of OcalaPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Ina A.colen AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marion
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocala, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 970 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,865 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
What grades does Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School serve?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 970 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School rank in FL?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks #1,865 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
53.3% of students at Hammett Bowen Jr. 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
- 970
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (352) 291-7900
- Area population (ZIP 34476)
- 26,397
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 56.1
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 34476; 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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