Average
#2832 of 3,778 schools in FL
- Math 36% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Marion Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
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 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Marion Middle 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated784/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,401
Median home value
$161,400
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in MARION
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,541 | Compare → |
| Dunnellon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 709 | Compare → |
| New Leaf CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | Not available | 123 | Compare → |
| Ocali Charter Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 194 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Marion
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #29 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
North Marion Middle School is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Marion Middle School
North Marion Middle School is a public middle school in Citra, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 772 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,832 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Marion Middle School
What grades does North Marion Middle School serve?
North Marion Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Marion Middle School?
North Marion Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Marion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Marion Middle School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Marion Middle School rank in FL?
North Marion Middle School ranks #2,832 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is North Marion Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Marion Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 North Marion Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Marion Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Marion Middle School a charter school?
No, North Marion Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Marion Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Marion Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Marion Middle School?
68.3% of students at North Marion Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.1%
- Phone
- (352) 671-6035
- Area population (ZIP 32113)
- 5,382
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 32113; 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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