Enrollment
467
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126001267
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts has class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ranks #3 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 467 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.3% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Florida average.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students) and Forest High School (2,387 students) alongside Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts compares
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Florida - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts.
$10,818
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
How many students attend Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocala, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% lower 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 Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
25.3% of students at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ranks #3 of 29 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 schools in Ocala on the city page.
Is Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts a good school?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, 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.
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