Excellent
#565 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 15% in state
- Math 82% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 83% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (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 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$33,515
Median home value
$170,300
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
42.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of HopePrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of HopePrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Shiloh Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Dr N H Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 799 | 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.
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
- #4 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
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a public elementary school in Ocala, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
What grades does Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts serve?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts rank in FL?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ranks #565 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
36.5% of students at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (352) 671-7250
- Area population (ZIP 34475)
- 14,812
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 34475; 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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