Marion Technical Institute

Summary:

Marion Technical Institute is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Ocala, Florida, with a total enrollment of 162 students. 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.

Marion Technical Institute stands out for its significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 49.7% to 59.6% in recent years, compared to nearby schools like Belleview High School (32.1%), West Port High School (33.9%), and Forest High School (22.5%). The school also consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized tests, with only 30% of students proficient or better in EOC/Geometry, compared to 45% in the Marion district and 53% statewide. Additionally, Marion Technical Institute has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.94% to 71.54%, which is higher than nearby schools.

The analysis of Marion Technical Institute's data reveals a concerning trend of declining school performance, with the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating dropping from 4 stars in 2009-2010 to just 1 star in recent years. This is in contrast to the relatively stable performance of nearby high schools. The school's demographic shifts, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in African American and Hispanic students, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. Overall, Marion Technical Institute appears to face unique challenges in serving its student population and may require targeted interventions and support to improve its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 8-12

 1614 E Fort King St
       Ocala, FL  34471


(352) 671-4765

District: Marion

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,375 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  162

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
African American:
21.0%
Hispanic:
20.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marion Technical Institute ranks worse than 95.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marion Technical Institute is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Marion Technical Institute is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), African American (21%), Hispanic (20.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion Technical Institute is 9.5, which is the 2nd best among 8 high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Technical Institute is $26,375, which is the 2nd highest among 8 high schools in the Marion School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marion Technical Institute was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Marion Technical Institute 1141st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Marion Technical Institute 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 Marion Technical Institute

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.04 1026th 1099 6.6%
2021 7.68 1087th 1136 4.3%
2023 3.94 1138th 1177 3.3%
2024 5.11 1141st 1196 4.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Marion Technical Institute

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 56.48 248th 563 56.0%
2008 57.15 256th 577 55.6%
2009 42.24 366th 587 37.6%
2010 68.32 182nd 620 70.6%
2014 18.60 548th 687 20.2%
2016 32.48 442nd 693 36.2%
2017 45.07 327th 714 54.2%
2022 19.74 595th 774 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Marion Technical Institute

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 197 43 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 224 40 6 38 4 n/a n/a 10 322
2008 250 49 4 32 4 n/a n/a 10 349
2009 243 57 2 49 1 n/a n/a 13 365
2010 260 65 3 58 0 n/a n/a 18 404
2011 242 62 0 55 1 0 15 0 375
2012 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2013 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2014 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2015 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2016 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2017 141 39 4 36 2 0 9 0 231
2018 99 32 4 21 1 0 4 0 161
2019 76 36 1 28 2 0 14 0 157
2020 87 38 0 45 0 0 4 0 174
2021 75 25 2 20 0 0 8 0 130
2022 91 27 0 29 1 0 11 0 159
2023 78 34 2 33 1 1 13 0 162

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 Marion Technical Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 272 21.0 13.0 26.1
2007 322 26.0 12.4 31.4
2008 349 29.0 12.0 34.2
2009 365 34.4 11.8 36.1
2010 404 35.0 11.5 48.7
2011 375 36.0 10.4 45.6
2012 1 34.0 0.0 0
2013 1 32.0 0.0 0
2014 3 33.0 0.0 0
2015 3 37.0 0.0 n/a
2016 1 40.0 0.0 n/a
2017 231 39.0 5.9 51.9
2018 161 13.0 12.3 58.4
2019 157 17.0 9.2 65
2020 174 20.0 8.7 62.1
2021 130 19.0 6.8 71.5
2022 159 18.0 8.8 66.7
2023 162 17.0 9.5 54.9

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 Marion Technical Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 272 21.0 13.0 26.1
2007 322 26.0 12.4 31.4
2008 349 29.0 12.0 34.2
2009 365 34.4 11.8 36.1
2010 404 35.0 11.5 48.7
2011 375 36.0 10.4 45.6
2012 1 34.0 0.0 0
2013 1 32.0 0.0 0
2014 3 33.0 0.0 0
2015 3 37.0 0.0 n/a
2016 1 40.0 0.0 n/a
2017 231 39.0 5.9 51.9
2018 161 13.0 12.3 58.4
2019 157 17.0 9.2 65
2020 174 20.0 8.7 62.1
2021 130 19.0 6.8 71.5
2022 159 18.0 8.8 66.7
2023 162 17.0 9.5 54.9

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 Marion Technical Institute

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $309 (2.7%) $11,280 (97.3%) $11,589
2019 $756 (5.2%) $13,796 (94.8%) $14,552
2020 $366 (3.0%) $11,770 (97.0%) $12,136
2021 $933 (4.8%) $18,694 (95.3%) $19,626
2022 $2,409 (14.4%) $14,304 (85.6%) $16,713
2023 $3,476 (13.2%) $22,899 (86.8%) $26,375

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Technical Institute

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 1026th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1138th of 1177 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Technical Institute)2523
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)5038
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion Technical Institute)913
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4126
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Marion Technical Institute)134
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Marion)4437
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students157162
 3.2%
African American3634
 5.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2833
 17.9%
Pacific Islander01
White7678
 2.6%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65%54.9%
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended Marion Technical Institute.

Students at Marion Technical Institute are 48% White, 21% African American, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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