Very Good
#976 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 26% in state
- Math 46% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocali Charter Middle School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocali Charter 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,553/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Ocala Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 2.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Ocala Christian Learning Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 5.4 | K–11 | 2.1 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 385 | 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
- #5 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
Ocali Charter Middle School is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocali Charter Middle School
Ocali Charter Middle School is a public middle school in Ocala, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 194 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocali Charter Middle School
What grades does Ocali Charter Middle School serve?
Ocali Charter Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ocali Charter Middle School?
Ocali Charter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocali Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocali Charter Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocali Charter Middle School rank in FL?
Ocali Charter Middle School ranks #976 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ocali Charter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocali Charter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Ocali Charter Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocali Charter Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Ocali Charter Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Ocali Charter Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ocali Charter Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ocali Charter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocali Charter Middle School?
59.3% of students at Ocali Charter 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
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (352) 264-9940
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.
- 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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