Saddlewood Elementary School

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Saddlewood Elementary School ranks 1067 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Saddlewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocala, Florida, serving 917 students in grades PK-5. 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. However, Saddlewood Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating over the past several years.

Saddlewood Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (31.19%) and Asian (5.67%) students compared to nearby schools. The school also outperforms the district and state averages in test scores, particularly in Math. For example, in 2023-2024, 62% of 3rd graders, 53% of 4th graders, and 60% of 5th graders at Saddlewood were proficient or better in FAST Math, compared to 51%, 50%, and 47% for the Marion district, respectively. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (27.4% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, which is a concern.

Saddlewood Elementary generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as College Park Elementary, Wyomina Park Elementary, and South Ocala Elementary, in test scores, particularly in Math. This suggests that Saddlewood is a relatively strong-performing school within the Marion School District, despite the district's lower overall ranking. The school's diverse student population is an asset that can be leveraged to provide a more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3700 SW 43rd Ct
Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 291-4075

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
1067^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,365

Students who attend Saddlewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	West Port High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 1,000

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

31.7%

White:

30.6%

African American:

24.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saddlewood Elementary School ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.26. (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 Saddlewood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31.7%), White (30.6%), African American (24.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saddlewood Elementary School is 18.8. 30 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Saddlewood Elementary School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saddlewood Elementary School is $10,365. 24 elementary schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Saddlewood Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

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

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Rank History for Saddlewood Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	46.82	924^th	1688	45.3%
2007	51.66	919^th	1786	48.5%
2008	46.03	1026^th	1789	42.6%
2009	60.54	757^th	1847	59.0%
2010	40.35	1229^th	1919	36.0%
2011	55.05	948^th	1985	52.2%
2012	64.48	702^nd	1984	64.6%
2013	64.11	702^nd	2029	65.4%
2014	47.24	1085^th	2064	47.4%
2016	57.54	879^th	2087	57.9%
2017	58.01	866^th	2112	59.0%
2018	61.07	800^th	2118	62.2%
2019	52.33	1029^th	2182	52.8%
2021	67.38	703^rd	2247	68.7%
2022	58.74	866^th	2219	61.0%
2023	51.39	1068^th	2240	52.3%
2024	51.26	1067^th	2256	52.7%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, May 12, 2017

My son has ADHD and the school refuses to help him or even acknowledge taht he has a problem. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Don't get me wrong it's a good school. Some of the teachers are good and my kids safety is somewhat good. I love how they have the gates that's what I love I have 3 children attending the school ..

. But let's talk about the negative....
The car line in the morning is so slow... They complain if your child is late after sitting in that Carline waiting for them to move and it makes the student late so they have to go to the front office and do a late tardy There new policy is this year every 3 late unexcused turns into a unexcused absence.. WTH. So now I park my car in the car line in the front of the school and walk my kids in the front office to go to class, but what else happens I get bitched at .... I'm sorry I'm tired of my kids being late over that Carline... I'm the one that's getting the warning about them being late. They keep threatening me saying if there late or unexcused absence then I'll have to go to court. WTF. I'm to the point of calling the superintendent of Marion county schools. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Saddlewood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	294	237	18	82	7	n/a	n/a	0	638
2001	362	196	19	128	7	n/a	n/a	0	712
2002	444	201	30	166	7	n/a	n/a	0	848
2003	444	201	30	166	7	n/a	n/a	0	848
2004	487	179	38	128	13	n/a	n/a	0	845
2005	517	182	40	170	14	n/a	n/a	0	923
2006	575	189	42	227	22	n/a	n/a	0	1055
2007	228	120	21	148	9	n/a	n/a	28	554
2008	273	121	18	176	7	n/a	n/a	43	638
2009	266	102	28	151	5	n/a	n/a	46	598
2010	329	134	35	143	1	n/a	n/a	54	696
2011	305	121	23	212	3	1	65	0	730
2012	337	128	30	205	1	0	53	0	754
2013	316	155	37	218	0	0	51	0	777
2014	319	184	52	260	3	0	50	0	868
2015	351	149	53	286	5	2	54	0	900
2016	327	125	52	281	3	0	50	0	838
2017	305	103	60	267	5	0	38	0	778
2018	345	145	60	265	6	1	48	0	870
2019	344	143	52	276	4	0	53	0	872
2020	384	146	81	284	2	1	49	0	947
2021	339	144	71	266	1	1	51	0	873
2022	331	186	53	282	0	0	62	0	914
2023	321	194	52	286	1	1	62	0	917
2024	306	242	61	317	3	1	70	0	1000

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 Saddlewood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	638	30.0	21.3	25.2
2001	712	41.0	17.4	70.6
2002	848	42.0	20.2	68.3
2003	848	42.0	20.2	68.3
2004	845	45.0	18.8	60.7
2005	923	49.0	18.8	59.9
2006	1055	56.0	18.8	53.8
2007	554	35.0	15.8	70.3
2008	638	44.0	14.5	69.2
2009	598	47.7	13.9	63.9
2010	696	46.0	15.1	72
2011	730	51.0	14.3	63.7
2012	754	49.0	15.3	62.5
2013	777	49.0	15.8	65.5
2014	868	46.0	18.8	41.1
2015	900	50.0	18.0	51.1
2016	838	54.0	15.5	56.3
2017	778	53.0	14.6	51.5
2018	870	57.0	15.2	56.3
2019	872	52.0	16.7	50.5
2020	947	57.0	16.6	48.6
2021	873	57.0	15.3	53.4
2022	914	56.0	16.3	56.9
2023	917	52.0	17.6	57.6
2024	1000	53.0	18.8	56.1

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 Saddlewood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	638	30.0	21.3	25.2
2001	712	41.0	17.4	70.6
2002	848	42.0	20.2	68.3
2003	848	42.0	20.2	68.3
2004	845	45.0	18.8	60.7
2005	923	49.0	18.8	59.9
2006	1055	56.0	18.8	53.8
2007	554	35.0	15.8	70.3
2008	638	44.0	14.5	69.2
2009	598	47.7	13.9	63.9
2010	696	46.0	15.1	72
2011	730	51.0	14.3	63.7
2012	754	49.0	15.3	62.5
2013	777	49.0	15.8	65.5
2014	868	46.0	18.8	41.1
2015	900	50.0	18.0	51.1
2016	838	54.0	15.5	56.3
2017	778	53.0	14.6	51.5
2018	870	57.0	15.2	56.3
2019	872	52.0	16.7	50.5
2020	947	57.0	16.6	48.6
2021	873	57.0	15.3	53.4
2022	914	56.0	16.3	56.9
2023	917	52.0	17.6	57.6
2024	1000	53.0	18.8	56.1

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 Saddlewood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$574 (7.2%)	$7,406 (92.8%)	$7,980
2019	$560 (6.8%)	$7,680 (93.2%)	$8,239
2020	$592 (7.4%)	$7,458 (92.6%)	$8,050
2021	$864 (9.4%)	$8,345 (90.6%)	$9,209
2022	$1,582 (15.9%)	$8,358 (84.1%)	$9,940
2023	$1,882 (18.2%)	$8,484 (81.9%)	$10,365

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saddlewood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1029^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1068^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saddlewood Elementary School)	56	47	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saddlewood Elementary School)	63	60	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saddlewood Elementary School)	64	60	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saddlewood Elementary School)	82	72	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saddlewood Elementary School)	43	54	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	43	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saddlewood Elementary School)	55	65	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	45	46	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Saddlewood Elementary School)	43	53	10%
5th Grade Science (Marion)	44	43	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	872	917	5.2%
African American	143	194	35.7%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	52	52
Hispanic	276	286	3.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	344	321	6.7%
Two or More Races	53	62	17%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	57.6%	7.1%

Schools Near Saddlewood Elementary 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 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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saddlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 SW 43rd Ct	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4075	1,000	53	18.8	56.1%	306 (30.6%)	242 (24.2%)	317 (31.7%)	61 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.0%)	51.3	1067^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.7%		51.4	1068^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%	1	56.0	49.0	58.0			62.0	53.0	60.0				43.0		$10,365	$1,882	$8,484
College Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 SW 33rd Ave	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4040	824	45	18.3	72.8%	149 (18.1%)	202 (24.5%)	429 (52.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (4.5%)	22.1	1844^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.3%		31.5	1566^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.1%	278	28.0	33.0	35.0			45.0	42.0	49.0				41.0		$10,244	$1,835	$8,409
Ina A.Colen Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5080 SW 66th Ct. Rd.	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 304-6787	435	26	16.7	15.4%	222 (51.0%)	20 (4.6%)	143 (32.9%)	18 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.4%)	78.6	444^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.3%					(n/a)	77.0	57.0	67.0	69.0	65.0	89.0	82.0	65.0	80.0	78.0	100.0	51.0	76.0	$22,539	$80	$22,459
Dr N H Jones Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1900 SW 5th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7260	799	52	15.3	39.3%	256 (32.0%)	239 (29.9%)	170 (21.3%)	78 (9.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.5%)	86.9	259^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.5%		87.6	229^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.8%	30	67.0	85.0	79.0			67.0	80.0	83.0				77.0		$10,302	$1,567	$8,736
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	401 NW Martin Luther King Jr	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7250	468	35	13.3	36.5%	265 (56.6%)	70 (15.0%)	90 (19.2%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.1%)	93.3	84^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.3%		90.3	165^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.6%	81	83.0	83.0	85.0			84.0	88.0	73.0				78.0		$12,666	$1,896	$10,771
Shady Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5959 S Magnolia Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4085	683	36	18.9	54.3%	347 (50.8%)	84 (12.3%)	195 (28.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.3%)	39.8	1349^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		60.5	826^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%	523	39.0	58.0	49.0			47.0	71.0	44.0				44.0		$10,152	$1,758	$8,393
Eighth Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	513 SE 8th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-7125	386	27	14.2	29.3%	275 (71.2%)	49 (12.7%)	46 (11.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	90.5	159^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%		87.9	218^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.3%	59	70.0	70.0	85.0			77.0	80.0	95.0				90.0		$11,877	$1,759	$10,118
Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4397 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7900	970	55	17.6	53.3%	350 (36.1%)	134 (13.8%)	390 (40.2%)	36 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (5.8%)	55.8	950^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.9%		54.4	985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.0%	35	59.0	55.0	52.0			55.0	71.0	54.0				52.0		$10,551	$1,861	$8,691
Elc Pk Ese Services	Public	PK	512 SE 3rd St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	No	(352) 671-6832	27	0		11.1%	2 (7.4%)	8 (29.6%)	16 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)
South Ocala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 SE 24th Rd	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4750	710	48	14.7	62.8%	287 (40.4%)	197 (27.7%)	167 (23.5%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.0%)	28.7	1657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.9	1443^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	214	39.0	50.0	34.0			52.0	53.0	40.0				32.0		$12,675	$2,625	$10,051

Frequently Asked Questions about Saddlewood Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Saddlewood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Saddlewood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : West Port High School

Is Saddlewood Elementary School a good school?

Saddlewood Elementary School ranks 1067^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Saddlewood Elementary School in?

Marion

What is the racial makeup of Saddlewood Elementary School?

Students at Saddlewood Elementary School are 32% Hispanic, 31% White, 24% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

How many students attend Saddlewood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,000 students attended Saddlewood Elementary School.

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