North Marion Middle School

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North Marion Middle School ranks 883 rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

North Marion Middle School is a public middle school located in Citra, Florida, serving 803 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Marion Middle School consistently outperforms the Marion district and the state of Florida in several key test score metrics, such as 83% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1 compared to 45% for the district and 55% for the state, and 100% proficiency in EOC/Geometry. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 38.5% to 44.1%, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.48% to 75.32%.

When compared to nearby schools in the Marion district, North Marion Middle School generally outperforms its peers in test scores, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students. While North Marion Middle School's spending per student is higher than the nearby schools, it is unclear if this additional spending has directly translated to improved academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

2085 W Highway 329
Citra, FL 32113

(352) 671-6035

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
883^rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,286

Students who attend North Marion Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Marion High School

Feeder schools for North Marion Middle School:

Elementary:	Anthony Elementary School
	Fessenden Elementary School
	Reddick-Collier Elementary School
	Sparr Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 803

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.3%

African American:

30.0%

Hispanic:

23.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Marion Middle School ranks worse than 73.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.4. (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 North Marion Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), African American (30%), Hispanic (23.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Marion Middle School is 19.5, which is the 3^rd best among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare North Marion Middle School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Marion Middle School is $9,286, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Marion Middle School 883^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See North Marion 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 North Marion Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	46.77	335^th	593	43.5%
2005	39.71	398^th	602	33.9%
2006	38.72	445^th	675	34.1%
2007	37.84	491^st	736	33.3%
2008	37.92	501^st	740	32.3%
2009	31.73	564^th	780	27.7%
2010	32.25	609^th	839	27.4%
2011	36.79	611^th	891	31.4%
2012	39.55	564^th	897	37.1%
2013	35.98	627^th	956	34.4%
2014	27.50	749^th	999	25.0%
2016	29.52	701^st	997	29.7%
2017	23.93	803^rd	1031	22.1%
2018	28.20	752^nd	1035	27.3%
2019	34.70	746^th	1099	32.1%
2021	22.45	901^st	1136	20.7%
2022	24.60	891^st	1148	22.4%
2023	19.52	987^th	1177	16.1%
2024	28.40	883^rd	1196	26.2%

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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 North Marion Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	800	312	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1126
1989	534	324	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	868
1990	555	321	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
1991	550	312	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
1992	585	329	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	930
1993	589	327	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
1994	617	365	3	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	1013
1995	623	382	3	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1030
1996	623	382	3	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1030
1997	625	363	4	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1998	558	383	3	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	982
1999	539	364	5	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	942
2000	547	370	4	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	960
2001	540	337	3	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	927
2002	520	365	3	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	929
2003	520	365	3	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	929
2004	473	345	5	51	4	n/a	n/a	0	878
2005	524	345	3	67	2	n/a	n/a	0	941
2006	497	340	3	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	917
2007	450	299	2	89	1	n/a	n/a	28	869
2008	393	279	5	81	0	n/a	n/a	23	781
2009	402	281	5	92	0	n/a	n/a	32	812
2010	387	267	4	94	0	n/a	n/a	39	791
2011	379	243	1	122	6	1	31	0	783
2012	377	246	2	136	8	1	30	0	800
2013	405	266	3	134	8	0	35	0	851
2014	366	273	4	139	5	0	34	0	821
2015	358	259	3	124	2	0	36	0	782
2016	376	259	3	144	5	0	39	0	826
2017	364	275	4	141	4	0	44	0	832
2018	376	251	4	168	3	0	40	0	842
2019	354	243	5	166	1	1	41	0	811
2020	364	255	4	181	3	1	44	0	852
2021	329	256	1	179	3	1	33	0	802
2022	330	244	4	173	3	1	27	0	782
2023	332	241	6	187	2	0	35	0	803

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 North Marion Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1126	59.0	19.0	53.2
1989	868	53.0	16.3	50.3
1990	891	52.0	17.1	52
1991	880	53.0	16.6	56.6
1992	930	53.0	17.5	50.3
1993	941	55.0	17.1	47.9
1994	1013	61.0	16.6	47.5
1995	1030	61.0	16.9	52.7
1996	1030	61.0	16.9	52.7
1997	1026	61.0	16.8	51.9
1998	982	61.0	16.1	56.2
1999	942	54.0	17.4	61
2000	960	55.0	17.5	62
2001	927	57.0	16.3	66.5
2002	929	53.0	17.5	67.9
2003	929	53.0	17.5	67.9
2004	878	49.0	17.9	73
2005	941	53.0	17.8	72.4
2006	917	57.0	16.1	65.4
2007	869	56.0	15.5	65.4
2008	781	56.0	13.9	69.4
2009	812	54.3	16.6	70.6
2010	791	47.0	16.8	77.7
2011	783	50.0	15.6	72.9
2012	800	47.0	17.0	70.4
2013	851	48.0	17.7	77.4
2014	821	45.0	18.2	79.5
2015	782	49.0	15.9	82.2
2016	826	50.0	16.5	82.6
2017	832	48.0	17.3	82.1
2018	842	49.0	17.1	79.8
2019	811	41.0	19.7	79.3
2020	852	42.0	20.2	76.6
2021	802	42.0	19.0	73.1
2022	782	39.0	20.0	75.3
2023	803	41.0	19.5	72.5

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 North Marion Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1126	59.0	19.0	53.2
1989	868	53.0	16.3	50.3
1990	891	52.0	17.1	52
1991	880	53.0	16.6	56.6
1992	930	53.0	17.5	50.3
1993	941	55.0	17.1	47.9
1994	1013	61.0	16.6	47.5
1995	1030	61.0	16.9	52.7
1996	1030	61.0	16.9	52.7
1997	1026	61.0	16.8	51.9
1998	982	61.0	16.1	56.2
1999	942	54.0	17.4	61
2000	960	55.0	17.5	62
2001	927	57.0	16.3	66.5
2002	929	53.0	17.5	67.9
2003	929	53.0	17.5	67.9
2004	878	49.0	17.9	73
2005	941	53.0	17.8	72.4
2006	917	57.0	16.1	65.4
2007	869	56.0	15.5	65.4
2008	781	56.0	13.9	69.4
2009	812	54.3	16.6	70.6
2010	791	47.0	16.8	77.7
2011	783	50.0	15.6	72.9
2012	800	47.0	17.0	70.4
2013	851	48.0	17.7	77.4
2014	821	45.0	18.2	79.5
2015	782	49.0	15.9	82.2
2016	826	50.0	16.5	82.6
2017	832	48.0	17.3	82.1
2018	842	49.0	17.1	79.8
2019	811	41.0	19.7	79.3
2020	852	42.0	20.2	76.6
2021	802	42.0	19.0	73.1
2022	782	39.0	20.0	75.3
2023	803	41.0	19.5	72.5

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 North Marion Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$667 (9.2%)	$6,580 (90.8%)	$7,247
2019	$598 (8.1%)	$6,828 (92.0%)	$7,425
2020	$572 (8.0%)	$6,560 (92.0%)	$7,132
2021	$754 (9.5%)	$7,175 (90.5%)	$7,929
2022	$1,241 (14.2%)	$7,481 (85.8%)	$8,723
2023	$1,754 (18.9%)	$7,531 (81.1%)	$9,286

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Marion Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 746^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 987^th of 1177 Middle schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Marion Middle School)	39	37	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	42	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Marion Middle School)	44	34	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	46	40	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Marion Middle School)	40	33	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	46	39	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Marion Middle School)	35	33	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	40	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Marion Middle School)	48	36	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	50	38	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Marion Middle School)	54	15	39%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	41	26	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (North Marion Middle School)	35	30	5%
8th Grade Science (Marion)	44	37	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (North Marion Middle School)	62	46	16%
End of Course Civics (Marion)	65	58	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (North Marion Middle School)	96	74	22%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)	55	44	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (North Marion Middle School)	100	96	4%
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	811	803	1%
African American	243	241	0.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	166	187	12.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	354	332	6.2%
Two or More Races	41	35	14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.3%	72.5%	6.8%

Schools Near North Marion 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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about North Marion Middle School

Is North Marion Middle School a good school?

North Marion Middle School ranks 883^rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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Marion

What high school do graduates of North Marion Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Marion Middle School usually go on to attend North Marion High School

What is the racial makeup of North Marion Middle School?

Students at North Marion Middle School are 41% White, 30% African American, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend North Marion Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 803 students attended North Marion Middle School.

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