- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ocala, FL
Fort King Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fort King Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120126001262
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort King Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort King Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort King Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Fort King Middle School shrank from 1,092 students in 2022-23 to 993 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 120126001262 · Ocala, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 16.7:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Fort King Middle School shrank from 1,092 students in 2022-23 to 993 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort King Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 918
Fort King Middle School
918 students
What this shows Fort King Middle School reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort King Middle School compares
Fort King Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 340 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Fort King Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort King Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort King Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~918 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort King Middle School
How many students attend Fort King Middle School?
Fort King Middle School has 918 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,092 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort King Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort King Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort King Middle School?
70.6% of students at Fort King Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort King Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fort King Middle School is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort King Middle School?
Fort King Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort King Middle School rank among middle schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort King Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Fort King Middle School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.