Serving 201 students in grades 6-8, Ocali Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Ocali Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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Ocali Charter Middle School's student population of 201 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Ocali Charter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocali Charter Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3144 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Ocali Charter Middle School is ranked #3144 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ocali Charter Middle School often compared to?
Ocali Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard Middle School, Osceola Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ocali Charter Middle School?
201 students attend Ocali Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ocali Charter Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocali Charter Middle School?
Ocali Charter Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ocali Charter Middle School offer ?
Ocali Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ocali Charter Middle School part of?
Ocali Charter Middle School is part of Marion School District.
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