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MARION

Florida · Public School District
60
Schools
44,144
Students
$11,790
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
62.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MARION is a public school district in Florida serving 44,144 students across 60 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 10 middle, 14 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,790 is below the national average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (60)
Elementary Schools33 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05365
BELLEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05650
BELLEVIEW-SANTOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05570
COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05840
DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05807
DUNNELLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05580
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05620
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05405
EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05666
FESSENDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05417
FORT MCCOY SCHOOLPK–08964
GREENWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05736
HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05867
HARBOUR VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05819
LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05716
MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSPK–05455
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05817
MARION CHARTER SCHOOLCharterKG–05223
MARION ELEARNINGKG–050
MARION OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05939
MCINTOSH AREA SCHOOLCharterKG–0554
OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05470
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05690
REDDICK-COLLIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05334
ROMEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05707
SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05917
SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05643
SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05715
SPARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05425
STANTON-WEIRSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05544
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–041,017
WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05959
WYOMINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05645
Middle Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELLEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,573
DUNNELLON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08678
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,092
HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS05–081,067
HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08980
LAKE WEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,207
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,365
NORTH MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08803
OCALI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOLCharter06–08201
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08999
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ELC PK ESE SERVICESPK–PK16
MARION VIRTUAL FRANCHISEKG–120
NEW LEAF CENTERKG–1289
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,790-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
35%
State
43.3%
Local (property tax)
35.3%
Federal
21.4%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
60
Schools
44,144
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 60 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,790, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MARION?
MARION has 60 public schools, serving a total of 44,144 students.
What is the graduation rate for MARION?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MARION spend per student?
MARION spends $11,790 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MARION?
62% of students in MARION qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MARION?
Yes — 3 of the 60 schools in MARION are charter schools.
What grade levels does MARION serve?
MARION serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MARION?
The median opportunity score across schools in MARION is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.