Osceola Middle School

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Osceola Middle School ranks 462 nd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Osceola Middle School is a public middle school in Ocala, Florida, serving 999 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Osceola Middle School consistently outperforms the Marion district and the state of Florida in academic assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 88% of Osceola students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 45% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also had 100% proficiency in EOC/Geometry, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Osceola has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools like Lake Weir Middle School and Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks.

Osceola Middle School's higher spending per student ($8,956 compared to the state average of $7,052) and lower student-teacher ratio (22.2 compared to nearby schools ranging from 15.4 to 22.7) suggest that the school has access to more resources and smaller class sizes, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, while lower than nearby schools, is still relatively high, indicating a need for strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

526 SE Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471

(352) 671-7100

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
462^nd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,956

Students who attend Osceola Middle School usually attend:

High:

Forest High School

Feeder schools for Osceola Middle School:

Elementary:	Eighth Street Elementary School
	South Ocala Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 999

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

Hispanic:

19.8%

African American:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Osceola Middle School ranks better than 61.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 10 ranked middle schools in the Marion School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.59. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Osceola Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), Hispanic (19.8%), African American (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School is 22.2. 8 middle schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Osceola Middle School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Osceola Middle School is $8,956, which is the 5^th highest among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Osceola Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola Middle School 462^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Osceola Middle School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Osceola Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	81.85	92^nd	593	84.5%
2005	69.45	172^nd	602	71.4%
2006	71.98	176^th	675	73.9%
2007	76.04	156^th	736	78.8%
2008	73.05	185^th	740	75.0%
2009	80.80	127^th	780	83.7%
2010	75.78	193^rd	839	77.0%
2011	72.84	231^st	891	74.1%
2012	70.33	250^th	897	72.1%
2013	71.90	248^th	956	74.1%
2014	64.44	343^rd	999	65.7%
2016	71.73	262^nd	997	73.7%
2017	68.98	298^th	1031	71.1%
2018	66.89	318^th	1035	69.3%
2019	67.72	327^th	1099	70.2%
2021	65.54	354^th	1136	68.8%
2022	62.61	388^th	1148	66.2%
2023	61.40	419^th	1177	64.4%
2024	58.59	462^nd	1196	61.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Osceola Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	719	208	7	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	951
1989	752	186	8	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	974
1990	790	173	9	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	1007
1991	848	183	13	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1079
1992	938	195	11	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	1178
1993	993	211	12	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	1247
1994	812	178	8	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	1021
1995	776	186	19	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	1020
1996	776	186	19	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	1020
1997	820	222	21	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	1103
1998	867	200	20	44	3	n/a	n/a	0	1134
1999	856	198	14	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	1126
2000	819	243	14	65	2	n/a	n/a	0	1143
2001	788	227	10	89	2	n/a	n/a	0	1116
2002	767	150	18	68	5	n/a	n/a	0	1008
2003	767	150	18	68	5	n/a	n/a	0	1008
2004	736	146	12	73	5	n/a	n/a	0	972
2005	749	150	13	81	5	n/a	n/a	0	998
2006	760	155	18	128	8	n/a	n/a	0	1069
2007	790	172	21	161	9	n/a	n/a	42	1195
2008	776	156	26	173	9	n/a	n/a	48	1188
2009	679	102	19	88	4	n/a	n/a	37	929
2010	638	114	21	72	7	n/a	n/a	35	887
2011	623	113	16	126	7	2	38	0	925
2012	640	114	11	138	6	2	41	0	952
2013	649	116	11	132	8	0	44	0	960
2014	613	137	13	138	5	0	31	0	937
2015	603	123	17	132	5	1	32	0	913
2016	589	117	21	124	3	0	30	0	884
2017	608	131	22	138	2	1	45	0	947
2018	588	151	22	135	2	2	41	0	941
2019	609	125	21	169	1	3	40	0	968
2020	599	147	23	181	1	4	45	0	1000
2021	590	121	30	186	0	3	45	0	975
2022	559	143	29	182	1	2	47	0	963
2023	576	147	22	198	1	2	53	0	999

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Osceola Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	951	49.0	19.4	23.9
1989	974	52.0	18.7	25.2
1990	1007	55.0	18.3	25.3
1991	1079	55.0	19.6	26.9
1992	1178	59.0	19.9	19.9
1993	1247	61.0	20.4	20.4
1994	1021	55.0	18.6	19
1995	1020	54.0	18.9	25
1996	1020	54.0	18.9	25
1997	1103	57.0	19.4	24.9
1998	1134	60.0	18.9	24.8
1999	1126	59.0	19.1	28
2000	1143	58.0	19.7	30.9
2001	1116	60.0	18.6	30.1
2002	1008	50.0	20.2	32.6
2003	1008	50.0	20.2	32.6
2004	972	48.0	20.3	34.3
2005	998	52.0	19.2	39.5
2006	1069	54.0	19.8	38.5
2007	1195	58.0	20.6	36.4
2008	1188	64.0	18.6	36.8
2009	929	55.4	18.6	32.8
2010	887	48.0	18.4	45.3
2011	925	51.0	18.1	41.2
2012	952	51.0	18.6	42.3
2013	960	50.0	19.2	42.1
2014	937	47.0	19.9	43.1
2015	913	48.0	19.0	44.6
2016	884	47.0	18.8	46.3
2017	947	49.0	19.3	44.4
2018	941	49.0	19.2	41.8
2019	968	46.0	21.0	43.3
2020	1000	47.0	21.2	43.5
2021	975	46.0	21.1	40.7
2022	963	48.0	20.0	43.9
2023	999	45.0	22.2	44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Osceola Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	951	49.0	19.4	23.9
1989	974	52.0	18.7	25.2
1990	1007	55.0	18.3	25.3
1991	1079	55.0	19.6	26.9
1992	1178	59.0	19.9	19.9
1993	1247	61.0	20.4	20.4
1994	1021	55.0	18.6	19
1995	1020	54.0	18.9	25
1996	1020	54.0	18.9	25
1997	1103	57.0	19.4	24.9
1998	1134	60.0	18.9	24.8
1999	1126	59.0	19.1	28
2000	1143	58.0	19.7	30.9
2001	1116	60.0	18.6	30.1
2002	1008	50.0	20.2	32.6
2003	1008	50.0	20.2	32.6
2004	972	48.0	20.3	34.3
2005	998	52.0	19.2	39.5
2006	1069	54.0	19.8	38.5
2007	1195	58.0	20.6	36.4
2008	1188	64.0	18.6	36.8
2009	929	55.4	18.6	32.8
2010	887	48.0	18.4	45.3
2011	925	51.0	18.1	41.2
2012	952	51.0	18.6	42.3
2013	960	50.0	19.2	42.1
2014	937	47.0	19.9	43.1
2015	913	48.0	19.0	44.6
2016	884	47.0	18.8	46.3
2017	947	49.0	19.3	44.4
2018	941	49.0	19.2	41.8
2019	968	46.0	21.0	43.3
2020	1000	47.0	21.2	43.5
2021	975	46.0	21.1	40.7
2022	963	48.0	20.0	43.9
2023	999	45.0	22.2	44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Osceola Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$238 (3.6%)	$6,285 (96.4%)	$6,523
2019	$293 (4.3%)	$6,571 (95.7%)	$6,863
2020	$265 (3.8%)	$6,786 (96.2%)	$7,052
2021	$388 (5.2%)	$7,107 (94.8%)	$7,494
2022	$1,063 (12.7%)	$7,278 (87.3%)	$8,341
2023	$1,268 (14.2%)	$7,688 (85.8%)	$8,956

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Osceola Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 327^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 419^th of 1177 Middle schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)	60	56	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	42	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)	62	54	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	46	40	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)	58	50	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	46	39	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)	61	51	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	40	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)	63	56	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	50	38	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)	60	49	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	41	26	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Osceola Middle School)	64	51	13%
8th Grade Science (Marion)	44	37	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Osceola Middle School)	72	70	2%
End of Course Civics (Marion)	65	58	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Osceola Middle School)	100	99	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)	55	44	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Osceola Middle School)	98	100	2%
End of Course Geometry (Marion)	51	41	10%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	968	999	3.2%
African American	125	147	17.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	21	22	4.8%
Hispanic	169	198	17.2%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	609	576	5.4%
Two or More Races	40	53	32.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.3%	44.2%	1%

Schools Near Osceola Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	526 SE Tuscawilla Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	No	(352) 671-7100	999	45	22.2	44.2%	576 (57.7%)	147 (14.7%)	198 (19.8%)	22 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (5.3%)	58.6	462^nd of 1196 public middle schools	61.4%		61.4	419^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.4%	43	61.0	48.0	51.0	58.0	67.0	52.0	50.0	88.0	100.0	70.0	$8,956	$1,268	$7,688
Fort King Middle School	Public	6-8	545 NE 17th Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4725	1,092	55	19.8	70.6%	478 (43.8%)	267 (24.5%)	264 (24.2%)	16 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	58 (5.3%)	26	916^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.4%		27.1	881^st of 1177 public middle schools	25.1%	35	41.0	32.0	33.0	40.0	22.0	47.0	32.0	64.0		48.0	$8,350	$1,408	$6,943
Howard Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1655 NW 10th St	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-7225	980	47	20.8	60.1%	287 (29.3%)	366 (37.3%)	211 (21.5%)	60 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.5%)	43.3	684^th of 1196 public middle schools	42.8%		42.3	670^th of 1177 public middle schools	43.1%	14	52.0	47.0	46.0	49.0	19.0	52.0	43.0	88.0	92.0	57.0	$9,349	$1,273	$8,076
Ocali Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3233 SE Maricamp Rd	Ocala	34478	Marion County	Marion	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 264-9940	201	13	15.4	60.7%	89 (44.3%)	40 (19.9%)	53 (26.4%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.5%)	46.4	638^th of 1196 public middle schools	46.7%		26.1	893^rd of 1177 public middle schools	24.1%	255	62.0	42.0	52.0	63.0	36.0	39.0	36.0	40.0	91.0	47.0	$7,605	$868	$6,737
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	4773 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7930	1,365	67	20.3	54.4%	488 (35.8%)	246 (18.0%)	509 (37.3%)	52 (3.8%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	61 (4.5%)	41.2	705^th of 1196 public middle schools	41.1%		37.5	734^th of 1177 public middle schools	37.6%	29	53.0	40.0	43.0	48.0	29.0	54.0	45.0	74.0	93.0	67.0	$8,373	$1,274	$7,099
Belleview Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	10500 SE 36th Ave	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6235	1,573	71	22.1	59.7%	843 (53.6%)	191 (12.1%)	446 (28.4%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	77 (4.9%)	47.7	621^st of 1196 public middle schools	48.1%		41.7	680^th of 1177 public middle schools	42.2%	59	58.0	43.0	52.0	64.0	29.0	44.0	46.0	84.0	100.0	65.0	$7,730	$1,302	$6,428
North Marion Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2085 W Highway 329	Citra	32113	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6035	803	41	19.5	72.5%	332 (41.3%)	241 (30.0%)	187 (23.3%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.4%)	28.4	883^rd of 1196 public middle schools	26.2%		19.5	987^th of 1177 public middle schools	16.1%	104	47.0	40.0	36.0	41.0	27.0	39.0	30.0	83.0	100.0	47.0	$9,286	$1,754	$7,531
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,067	49	21.7	68.5%	226 (21.2%)	244 (22.9%)	540 (50.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.6%)	28.4	886^th of 1196 public middle schools	25.9%		31.1	828^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.7%	58	33.0	37.0	41.0	40.0	36.0	46.0	30.0	87.0	96.0	44.0	$8,984	$1,930	$7,054
Lake Weir Middle School	Public	6-8	10220 SE Sunset Harbor Rd	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6120	1,207	53	22.7	76.1%	520 (43.1%)	247 (20.5%)	334 (27.7%)	9 (0.7%)	9 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	83 (6.9%)	22.7	960^th of 1196 public middle schools	19.7%		21.9	952^nd of 1177 public middle schools	19.1%	8	35.0	27.0	39.0	32.0	28.0	44.0	28.0	82.0	100.0	38.0	$8,665	$2,007	$6,658

Frequently Asked Questions about Osceola Middle School

How many students attend Osceola Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 999 students attended Osceola Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Osceola Middle School?

Students at Osceola Middle School are 58% White, 20% Hispanic, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Osceola Middle School attend?

Students who attend Osceola Middle School usually go on to attend Forest High School

Is Osceola Middle School a good school?

Osceola Middle School ranks 462^nd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Osceola Middle School in?

Marion

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