Enrollment
10
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Mcso Adults
Federal NCES profile for Mcso Adults, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126008314
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcso Adults earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #14 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 10
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mcso Adults ranks #14 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+25% vs state
What stands out at Mcso Adults
Mcso Adults is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 10 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Florida schools, with 10 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
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 Mcso Adults.
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 Mcso Adults compares
Mcso Adults on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
White 10.0%
Largest group: African American at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Mcso Adults is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Mcso Adults.
$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 Mcso Adults Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mcso Adults'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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcso Adults
How many students attend Mcso Adults?
Mcso Adults has 10 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ocala, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcso Adults?
65.0% of students at Mcso Adults are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcso Adults?
The largest demographic group at Mcso Adults is African American at 70.0% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcso Adults?
Mcso Adults has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mcso Adults rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcso Adults ranks #14 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 Mcso Adults a good school?
Mcso Adults earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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 Mcso Adults, 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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