For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,373 students in 34471, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 34471, FL are Osceola Middle School, Marion Virtual Franchise and Marion Technical Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34471 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34471, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34471, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Se Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Marion Technical Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Grades: 8-12
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Se 44th Ct
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3143 Se 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
34471, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34471, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34471, FL include Osceola Middle School, Marion Virtual Franchise and Marion Technical Institute.
How many public middle schools are located in 34471?
5 public middle schools are located in 34471.
What is the racial composition of students in 34471?
34471 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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