Best Schools in 34479, FL
34479, FL has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,398 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 34479 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34479, FL
The top high schools in 34479, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vanguard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1661 Students
2. North Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34479, FL
The top middle schools in 34479, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students
2. North Marion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
3. Fort King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34479, FL
The top elementary schools in 34479, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ward-highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 959 Students
2. Ocala Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
3. Shady Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students
4. Anthony Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
5. Sparr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
6. Oakcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34479, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34479, FL has a total population of 13,983 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34479, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 34479, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34479, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34479, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 34479, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34479, FL
How many schools are in 34479, FL?
34479, FL has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,398 students in total.
How do schools in 34479 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 34479 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 34479 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34479?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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