Needs Improvement
#3698 of 3,778 schools in FL
- Math 13% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs FL 51% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Marion Technical Institute score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (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 17 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marion Technical Institute 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$60,283
Median home value
$292,200
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34471; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Acceleration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Ambleside School of OcalaPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| First Assembly Christian School & DaycarePrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Pace Center for Girls Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 38 | 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
- #56 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
Marion Technical Institute is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Technical Institute
Marion Technical Institute is a public high school in Ocala, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 111 students in grades 8th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,698 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion Technical Institute
What grades does Marion Technical Institute serve?
Marion Technical Institute serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Marion Technical Institute?
Marion Technical Institute has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Technical Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Technical Institute is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion Technical Institute rank in FL?
Marion Technical Institute ranks #3,698 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Marion Technical Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Technical Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Marion Technical Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Technical Institute has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marion Technical Institute a charter school?
No, Marion Technical Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion Technical Institute a Title I school?
No, Marion Technical Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Technical Institute?
64.9% of students at Marion Technical Institute 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (352) 671-4765
- Area population (ZIP 34471)
- 26,031
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 34471; 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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