Excellent
#300 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 8% in state
Based on limited data
Ina A.colen Academy
Elementary School · Marion · Ocala, FL
A Marion charter elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5080 SW 66TH CT. RD., Ocala, FL 34474
- Math 82% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ina A.colen Academy score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ina A.colen Academy 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$62,150
Median home value
$177,800
Median rent
$1,605/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34474; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddlewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 1,000 | Compare → |
| Meadowbrook AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Darul Uloom of Ocala Fl Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 3.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| College Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 824 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #2 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
Ina A.colen Academy is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ina A.colen Academy
Ina A.colen Academy is a public elementary school in Ocala, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 435 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ina A.colen Academy
What grades does Ina A.colen Academy serve?
Ina A.colen Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ina A.colen Academy?
Ina A.colen Academy has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ina A.colen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ina A.colen Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ina A.colen Academy rank in FL?
Ina A.colen Academy ranks #300 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ina A.colen Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ina A.colen Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Ina A.colen Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ina A.colen Academy has 82% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Ina A.colen Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ina A.colen Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ina A.colen Academy a Title I school?
No, Ina A.colen Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ina A.colen Academy?
15.4% of students at Ina A.colen Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (352) 304-6787
- Area population (ZIP 34474)
- 20,497
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 34474; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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