Academics
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Students at New Leaf Center score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 3% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (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 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Leaf Center 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$49,592
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Assembly Christian School & DaycarePrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Crossroads AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Ocala Christian Learning Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 5.4 | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Marion
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #18 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
New Leaf Center is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Leaf Center
New Leaf Center is a public school in Ocala, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 123 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,329 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Leaf Center
What grades does New Leaf Center serve?
New Leaf Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend New Leaf Center?
New Leaf Center has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Leaf Center?
The student-teacher ratio at New Leaf Center is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Leaf Center rank in FL?
New Leaf Center ranks #2,329 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is New Leaf Center's MySchoolScout rating?
New Leaf Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 New Leaf Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Leaf Center has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Leaf Center a charter school?
No, New Leaf Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Leaf Center a Title I school?
No, New Leaf Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Leaf Center?
87.0% of students at New Leaf Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (352) 245-3586
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 34470)
- 21,521
- Area average commute
- 21 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 34470; 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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