How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marion | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ocala, Florida | Orlando, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 44,493 | 207,561 |
| Number of Schools | 61 | 271 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marion | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,818 | $11,578 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 18.0% |
| State Revenue | 43.3% | 28.8% |
| Local Revenue | 35.3% | 53.2% |
Marion
Federal State Local
Orange
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marion | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.9% | 21.8% |
| African American | 21.1% | 27.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 43.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.5% | 48.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marion | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 63 | 562 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 26 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 508.1:1 | 497.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.6% | 40.8% |
School Types
Marion
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Orange
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 43
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.