Needs Improvement
#3585 of 3,778 schools in FL
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 37 schools in Ocala.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocala Center for Success and Independence 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$71,449
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34482; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Marion High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| Belleview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,835 | Compare → |
| HillcrestEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | Not available | 161 | Compare → |
| New Leaf CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | Not available | 123 | 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.
Marion
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #51 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
Ocala Center for Success and Independence is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocala Center for Success and Independence
Ocala Center for Success and Independence is a public high school in Ocala, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 68 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,585 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocala Center for Success and Independence
What grades does Ocala Center for Success and Independence serve?
Ocala Center for Success and Independence serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ocala Center for Success and Independence?
Ocala Center for Success and Independence has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
How does Ocala Center for Success and Independence rank in FL?
Ocala Center for Success and Independence ranks #3,585 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ocala Center for Success and Independence's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocala Center for Success and Independence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ocala Center for Success and Independence a charter school?
No, Ocala Center for Success and Independence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocala Center for Success and Independence a Title I school?
No, Ocala Center for Success and Independence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocala Center for Success and Independence?
4.4% of students at Ocala Center for Success and Independence 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (352) 671-2777
- Area population (ZIP 34482)
- 21,824
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
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.
- 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.
- 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 34482; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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