Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Ocala Elementary 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 710 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
South Ocala Elementary 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 South Ocala Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Ocala Elementary School is ranked #2239 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Ocala Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend South Ocala Elementary School?
710 students attend South Ocala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of South Ocala Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Ocala Elementary School?
South Ocala Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Ocala Elementary School offer ?
South Ocala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Ocala Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 710 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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