Fort McCoy School

Summary:

Fort McCoy School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Fort McCoy, Florida, with a student population of 964. 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.

Fort McCoy School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average test scores across various subjects and grade levels, and a high percentage of students (72%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,422 in 2019-2020 to $10,831 in 2022-2023, its performance has declined relative to other schools in the state, dropping from 1,316 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,772 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. Nearby schools like Ward-Highlands Elementary School and Ocala Springs Elementary School have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, while McIntosh Area School, a public charter school, has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 10.8 compared to Fort McCoy School's 17.2.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch at Fort McCoy School may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's rural location and limited resources compared to some nearby schools could be factors. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as improving attendance and providing additional resources and support, could be crucial in helping Fort McCoy School improve its academic outcomes and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 16160 NE Highway 315
       Fort Mc Coy, FL  32134


(352) 671-6325

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
1772nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,831 Help


Students who attend Fort McCoy School usually attend:

High:    North Marion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  940

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Compare Details Fort McCoy School ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 21st among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fort McCoy School ranks worse than 67% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.58. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort McCoy School is 18.4. 26 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort McCoy School is $10,831, which is the 18th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort McCoy School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fort McCoy School 801st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Fort McCoy School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

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


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Rank History for Fort McCoy School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.02 134th 199 32.7%
2005 42.09 143rd 202 29.2%
2006 50.34 866th 1688 48.7%
2007 52.62 904th 1786 49.4%
2008 48.38 970th 1789 45.8%
2009 54.72 885th 1847 52.1%
2010 47.44 1091st 1919 43.1%
2011 42.04 1223rd 1985 38.4%
2012 51.40 966th 1984 51.3%
2013 39.44 1244th 2029 38.7%
2014 27.11 1568th 2064 24.0%
2016 31.19 1479th 2087 29.1%
2017 38.33 1316th 2112 37.7%
2018 26.27 1628th 2118 23.1%
2019 19.08 1862nd 2182 14.7%
2021 20.04 1834th 2247 18.4%
2022 22.96 1765th 2219 20.5%
2023 21.81 1841st 2240 17.8%
2024 24.88 1772nd 2256 21.5%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Fort McCoy School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.95 333rd 593 43.8%
2005 46.77 353rd 602 41.4%
2006 47.61 373rd 675 44.7%
2007 40.52 477th 736 35.2%
2008 43.33 458th 740 38.1%
2009 53.30 396th 780 49.2%
2010 48.61 465th 839 44.6%
2011 48.75 501st 891 43.8%
2012 44.74 514th 897 42.7%
2013 43.36 565th 956 40.9%
2014 37.40 632nd 999 36.7%
2016 28.93 710th 997 28.8%
2017 31.36 709th 1031 31.2%
2018 34.74 687th 1035 33.6%
2019 31.51 786th 1099 28.5%
2021 28.50 825th 1136 27.4%
2022 28.00 844th 1148 26.5%
2023 29.09 853rd 1177 27.5%
2024 34.58 801st 1196 33.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fort McCoy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 980 11 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1008
1990 1002 11 9 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1032
1991 1027 14 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1053
1992 1026 16 6 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1062
1993 1079 19 4 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1115
1994 1084 23 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1126
1995 1234 19 2 9 8 n/a n/a 0 1272
1996 1234 19 2 9 8 n/a n/a 0 1272
1997 1216 13 3 13 12 n/a n/a 0 1257
1998 1246 17 2 20 12 n/a n/a 0 1297
1999 1244 8 1 30 14 n/a n/a 0 1297
2000 1222 8 0 30 8 n/a n/a 0 1268
2001 1234 8 0 26 8 n/a n/a 0 1276
2002 1243 13 2 26 9 n/a n/a 0 1293
2003 1243 13 2 26 9 n/a n/a 0 1293
2004 1219 12 2 26 12 n/a n/a 0 1271
2005 1198 10 4 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1241
2006 1135 9 3 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1181
2007 1048 14 3 31 2 n/a n/a 33 1131
2008 1026 11 2 32 7 n/a n/a 35 1113
2009 1011 16 4 33 5 n/a n/a 29 1098
2010 998 12 4 45 5 n/a n/a 28 1092
2011 972 7 1 62 8 0 35 0 1085
2012 963 9 1 62 12 0 33 0 1080
2013 914 7 1 67 7 0 31 0 1027
2014 899 4 1 65 7 0 41 0 1017
2015 850 5 1 61 8 0 31 0 956
2016 864 2 4 58 4 1 32 0 965
2017 873 4 4 72 6 1 36 0 996
2018 903 3 2 67 3 1 33 0 1012
2019 889 9 2 70 3 1 30 0 1004
2020 900 14 2 78 5 1 40 0 1040
2021 844 9 1 63 3 1 34 0 955
2022 798 16 0 88 5 0 43 0 950
2023 824 13 2 81 2 1 41 0 964
2024 788 16 3 85 4 1 43 0 940

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 Fort McCoy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1008 57.0 17.6 55.2
1990 1032 61.0 16.9 56
1991 1053 63.0 16.7 58
1992 1062 64.0 16.5 55.1
1993 1115 66.0 16.9 52.6
1994 1126 67.0 16.8 52.5
1995 1272 66.0 19.3 54.9
1996 1272 66.0 19.3 54.9
1997 1257 70.0 18.0 55.1
1998 1297 72.0 18.0 49.1
1999 1297 70.0 18.5 64.7
2000 1268 73.0 17.4 58.5
2001 1276 73.0 17.5 65.5
2002 1293 74.0 17.5 70.2
2003 1293 74.0 17.5 70.2
2004 1271 74.0 17.2 66.6
2005 1241 77.0 16.1 64.9
2006 1181 78.0 15.1 64.2
2007 1131 74.0 15.3 65.8
2008 1113 75.0 14.8 65.2
2009 1098 80.8 15.0 67.7
2010 1092 74.0 14.7 78.2
2011 1085 77.0 14.0 74.4
2012 1080 71.0 15.2 78.7
2013 1027 70.0 14.6 80.9
2014 1017 60.0 16.9 55.9
2015 956 61.0 15.6 71.1
2016 965 66.0 14.6 71.7
2017 996 66.0 15.0 69.9
2018 1012 63.0 16.0 76.9
2019 1004 57.0 17.6 68
2020 1040 59.0 17.6 69.2
2021 955 61.0 15.6 72.4
2022 950 55.0 17.2 72.1
2023 964 56.0 17.2 72.6
2024 940 51.0 18.4 68.8

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 Fort McCoy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1008 57.0 17.6 55.2
1990 1032 61.0 16.9 56
1991 1053 63.0 16.7 58
1992 1062 64.0 16.5 55.1
1993 1115 66.0 16.9 52.6
1994 1126 67.0 16.8 52.5
1995 1272 66.0 19.3 54.9
1996 1272 66.0 19.3 54.9
1997 1257 70.0 18.0 55.1
1998 1297 72.0 18.0 49.1
1999 1297 70.0 18.5 64.7
2000 1268 73.0 17.4 58.5
2001 1276 73.0 17.5 65.5
2002 1293 74.0 17.5 70.2
2003 1293 74.0 17.5 70.2
2004 1271 74.0 17.2 66.6
2005 1241 77.0 16.1 64.9
2006 1181 78.0 15.1 64.2
2007 1131 74.0 15.3 65.8
2008 1113 75.0 14.8 65.2
2009 1098 80.8 15.0 67.7
2010 1092 74.0 14.7 78.2
2011 1085 77.0 14.0 74.4
2012 1080 71.0 15.2 78.7
2013 1027 70.0 14.6 80.9
2014 1017 60.0 16.9 55.9
2015 956 61.0 15.6 71.1
2016 965 66.0 14.6 71.7
2017 996 66.0 15.0 69.9
2018 1012 63.0 16.0 76.9
2019 1004 57.0 17.6 68
2020 1040 59.0 17.6 69.2
2021 955 61.0 15.6 72.4
2022 950 55.0 17.2 72.1
2023 964 56.0 17.2 72.6
2024 940 51.0 18.4 68.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort McCoy School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $935 (10.7%) $7,784 (89.3%) $8,719
2019 $814 (9.7%) $7,567 (90.3%) $8,380
2020 $832 (9.9%) $7,590 (90.1%) $8,422
2021 $1,025 (10.5%) $8,705 (89.5%) $9,730
2022 $2,103 (20.9%) $7,943 (79.1%) $10,047
2023 $2,257 (20.8%) $8,572 (79.1%) $10,831

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort McCoy School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1862nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1841st of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.1%
Ranks 786th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 853rd of 1177 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort McCoy School)5837
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4442
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort McCoy School)4740
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)4949
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort McCoy School)3444
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4950
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort McCoy School)3536
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort McCoy School)3344
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4543
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort McCoy School)2431
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4546
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Fort McCoy School)3835
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Marion)4443
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort McCoy School)3836
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4542
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort McCoy School)3543
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4640
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort McCoy School)3630
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4639
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort McCoy School)4334
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4940
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort McCoy School)4735
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)5038
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort McCoy School)3024
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4126
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Fort McCoy School)4728
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Marion)4437
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Fort McCoy School)5149
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Marion)6558
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Fort McCoy School)8635
 51%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)5544
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1004964
 4%
African American913
 44.4%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian22
Hispanic7081
 15.7%
Pacific Islander11
White889824
 7.3%
Two or More Races3041
 36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%72.6%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort McCoy School

In the 2023-24 school year, 940 students attended Fort McCoy School.

Students who attend Fort McCoy School usually go on to attend:

High : North Marion High School

Fort McCoy School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Fort McCoy School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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