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Ward-highlands Elementary School

537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 959 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ward-highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ward-highlands Elementary School's student population of 959 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
959 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ward-highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward-highlands Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1149 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ward-highlands Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
21%
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White
56%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ward-highlands Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Ward-highlands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ward-highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ward-highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Ward-highlands Elementary School is ranked #1149 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ward-highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Ward-highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Elementary School, Shady Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ward-highlands Elementary School?
959 students attend Ward-highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ward-highlands Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ward-highlands Elementary School?
Ward-highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ward-highlands Elementary School offer ?
Ward-highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ward-highlands Elementary School part of?
Ward-highlands Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
In what neighborhood is Ward-highlands Elementary School located?
Ward-highlands Elementary School is located in the Fort King District neighborhood of Ocala, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Fort King District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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