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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

African American:

21.0%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion Technical Institute ranks worse than 95.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Marion Technical Institute is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.74. (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 Marion Technical Institute is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), African American (21%), Hispanic (20.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion Technical Institute is 9.5, which is the 2^nd best among 8 high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Marion Technical Institute employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Technical Institute is $26,375, which is the 2^nd 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 1141^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Marion Technical Institute 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 Marion Technical Institute

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	8.04	1026^th	1099	6.6%
2021	7.68	1087^th	1136	4.3%
2023	3.94	1138^th	1177	3.3%
2024	5.11	1141^st	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
2007	56.48	248^th	563	56.0%
2008	57.15	256^th	577	55.6%
2009	42.24	366^th	587	37.6%
2010	68.32	182^nd	620	70.6%
2014	18.60	548^th	687	20.2%
2016	32.48	442^nd	693	36.2%
2017	45.07	327^th	714	54.2%
2022	19.74	595^th	774	23.1%

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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 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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1026^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1138^th 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)	25	23	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	50	38	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion Technical Institute)	9	13	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	41	26	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Marion Technical Institute)	13	4	9%
8th Grade Science (Marion)	44	37	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	157	162	3.2%
African American	36	34	5.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	28	33	17.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	76	78	2.6%
Two or More Races	14	13	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	54.9%	10%

Schools Near Marion Technical Institute

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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 Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Technical Institute	Public, Magnet	8-12	1614 E Fort King St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-4765	162	17	9.5	54.9%	78 (48.1%)	34 (21.0%)	33 (20.4%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (8.0%)								(n/a)		11.0				13.0	11.0		30.0			$26,375	$3,476	$22,899
Marion County Acceleration Academy	Public	7-12	1515 E Silver Springs Blvd	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 329-2799	88	4	22.0	80.7%	30 (34.1%)	31 (35.2%)	21 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.8%)								(n/a)				36.0
Pace Center For Girls Inc.	Public	6-12	328 NE 1st Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 369-0571	36	1	36.0	83.3%	19 (52.8%)	10 (27.8%)	5 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Hillcrest	Public	6-12	3143 SE 17th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6800	160	30	5.3	48.8%	85 (53.1%)	30 (18.8%)	38 (23.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)								(n/a)												$44,552	$14,750	$29,801
Ocali Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3850 West Anthony Rd	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(352) 264-9940	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			38.0	21.0				13.0	30.0	36.0	45.0
Vanguard High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7 NW 28th St	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-4900	1,661	71	23.3	59.1%	565 (34.0%)	572 (34.4%)	356 (21.4%)	82 (4.9%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	78 (4.7%)	36.1	461^st of 807 public high schools	42.9%		39.1	399^th of 792 public high schools	49.6%	62			47.0	48.0				19.0	31.0	58.0	63.0	$8,694	$903	$7,791
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction	Public	6-12	2500 SE 44th Ct	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 694-0191	202	5	40.4	85.6%	66 (32.7%)	82 (40.6%)	40 (19.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.9%)	2.5	775^th of 807 public high schools	4.0%		5.6	700^th of 792 public high schools	11.6%	75	10.0	10.0	0.0	8.0	12.0	13.0	6.0	0.0				$9,221	$345	$8,875
Marion Reg. Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	3040 NW 10th St	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	No	(352) 732-1450	43	0		34.9%	24 (55.8%)	15 (34.9%)	2 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)								(n/a)
McSo Adults	Public	8-12	700 NW 30th Ave	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 732-1450	20	0		65.0%	7 (35.0%)	12 (60.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$16,218	$883	$15,335
Forest High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5000 SE Maricamp Rd	Ocala	34480	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-4700	2,325	95	24.4	41.9%	1,327 (57.1%)	379 (16.3%)	450 (19.4%)	39 (1.7%)	6 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	116 (5.0%)	49.7	306^th of 807 public high schools	62.1%		49.1	300^th of 792 public high schools	62.1%	6			56.0	55.0				41.0	57.0	61.0	64.0	$8,320	$913	$7,407

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Technical Institute

What district is Marion Technical Institute in?

Marion

How many students attend Marion Technical Institute?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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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