For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 968 students in 34475, FL.
The top ranked public middle school in 34475, FL is Howard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 34475 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34475, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34475, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Reg. Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3040 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcso Adults
Alternative School
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
34475, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4000 W Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Mcso Juveniles (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34475, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34475, FL include Howard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34475?
3 public middle schools are located in 34475.
What is the racial composition of students in 34475?
34475 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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