Ocali Charter Middle School

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Ocali Charter Middle School ranks 638 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ocali Charter Middle School is a public charter school in Ocala, Florida, serving 201 students in grades 6-8. 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.

Ocali Charter Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 44.28% White, 19.9% African American, 26.37% Hispanic, and 8.96% other races. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 35.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby Lake Weir Middle School, Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks, and other traditional public schools in the area. Additionally, Ocali Charter Middle School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, though the school performed better in Algebra 1 and Geometry.

While Ocali Charter Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention, the school's academic performance and declining statewide ranking suggest that the charter school model may not be effectively serving the needs of this particular student population. The school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.7% to 65.16%, may also be a contributing factor to its challenges. As the school continues to navigate these issues, it will be important for parents and the community to closely monitor its progress and explore ways to support its improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

3233 SE Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34478

(352) 264-9940

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
638^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,605

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.3%

Hispanic:

26.4%

African American:

19.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ocali Charter Middle School ranks worse than 53.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.42. (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 Ocali Charter Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Marion School District. Student population at Ocali Charter Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.3%), Hispanic (26.4%), African American (19.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocali Charter Middle School is 15.4, which is the lowest among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District! (See more...)

Compare Ocali Charter Middle School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocali Charter Middle School is $7,605, which is the lowest among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ocali Charter Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ocali Charter Middle School 638^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ocali Charter 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 Ocali Charter Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	17.70	869^th	1031	15.7%
2018	36.06	666^th	1035	35.7%
2019	42.42	647^th	1099	41.1%
2021	22.54	899^th	1136	20.9%
2022	21.68	938^th	1148	18.3%
2023	26.15	893^rd	1177	24.1%
2024	46.42	638^th	1196	46.7%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Great school. Perfect fit for my daughter. No room for bullying. Better one on one with the teachers. They are very close knit like family :) Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ocali Charter Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	50	8	1	18	1	0	6	84
2016	71	22	1	24	1	0	5	124
2017	71	14	1	22	1	0	4	113
2018	86	15	0	47	0	0	4	152
2019	66	21	1	50	0	0	3	141
2020	82	29	1	57	0	0	3	172
2021	72	32	1	45	0	1	4	155
2022	102	32	2	53	0	2	10	201
2023	89	40	4	53	1	1	13	201

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 Ocali Charter Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	84	6.0	14.0	73.8
2016	124	7.0	17.7	76.6
2017	113	8.0	14.1	77.9
2018	152	9.0	16.8	69.7
2019	141	7.0	20.1	75.2
2020	172	12.0	14.3	74.4
2021	155	12.0	12.9	65.2
2022	201	13.0	15.4	63.7
2023	201	13.0	15.4	60.7

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 Ocali Charter Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	84	6.0	14.0	73.8
2016	124	7.0	17.7	76.6
2017	113	8.0	14.1	77.9
2018	152	9.0	16.8	69.7
2019	141	7.0	20.1	75.2
2020	172	12.0	14.3	74.4
2021	155	12.0	12.9	65.2
2022	201	13.0	15.4	63.7
2023	201	13.0	15.4	60.7

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 Ocali Charter Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$134 (2.4%)	$5,451 (97.6%)	$5,585
2019	$178 (3.0%)	$5,802 (97.0%)	$5,980
2020	$225 (3.8%)	$5,631 (96.2%)	$5,856
2021	$900 (11.6%)	$6,873 (88.4%)	$7,773
2022	$959 (14.9%)	$5,458 (85.1%)	$6,417
2023	$868 (11.4%)	$6,737 (88.6%)	$7,605

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocali Charter Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 647^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 893^rd of 1177 Middle schools	17%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ocali Charter Middle School)	33	26	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	42	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ocali Charter Middle School)	26	24	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	46	40	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ocali Charter Middle School)	59	25	34%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	46	39	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ocali Charter Middle School)	49	38	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	40	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ocali Charter Middle School)	51	34	17%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	50	38	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ocali Charter Middle School)	50	39	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	41	26	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Ocali Charter Middle School)	46	20	26%
8th Grade Science (Marion)	44	37	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Ocali Charter Middle School)	74	60	14%
End of Course Civics (Marion)	65	58	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	141	201	42.6%
African American	21	40	90.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	50	53	6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	66	89	34.8%
Two or More Races	3	13	333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.2%	60.7%	14.5%

Schools Near Ocali Charter 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
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
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
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
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
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
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,067	49	21.7	68.5%	226 (21.2%)	244 (22.9%)	540 (50.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.6%)	28.4	886^th of 1196 public middle schools	25.9%		31.1	828^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.7%	58	33.0	37.0	41.0	40.0	36.0	46.0	30.0	87.0	96.0	44.0	$8,984	$1,930	$7,054
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
Lake Weir Middle School	Public	6-8	10220 SE Sunset Harbor Rd	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6120	1,207	53	22.7	76.1%	520 (43.1%)	247 (20.5%)	334 (27.7%)	9 (0.7%)	9 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	83 (6.9%)	22.7	960^th of 1196 public middle schools	19.7%		21.9	952^nd of 1177 public middle schools	19.1%	8	35.0	27.0	39.0	32.0	28.0	44.0	28.0	82.0	100.0	38.0	$8,665	$2,007	$6,658

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocali Charter Middle School

How many students attend Ocali Charter Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Ocali Charter Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ocali Charter Middle School?

Students at Ocali Charter Middle School are 44% White, 26% Hispanic, 20% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Ocali Charter Middle School a good school?

Ocali Charter Middle School ranks 638^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Ocali Charter Middle School in?

Marion

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