How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hillcrest | Marion County Acceleration Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ocala, FL | Ocala, FL |
| School Type | special-ed | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 162 | 304 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 5.6:1 | 60.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.5% | 58.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hillcrest | Marion County Acceleration Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,180 | $11,180 |
| District | Marion County Public Schools | Marion County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hillcrest | Marion County Acceleration Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.7% | 43.4% |
| African American | 17.9% | 28.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.9% | 22.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hillcrest | Marion County Acceleration Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | - |
| Counselor Ratio | 77:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.6% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.