Enrollment
738
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 120126001279
North Marion Middle School — Citra, FL
Federal NCES profile for North Marion Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Marion Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Marion Middle School reports 738 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Florida average and 40% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 369 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marion spends $11,790 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.3% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Marion Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 738 Top 65% in Florida — larger than 35% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 19.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.5% +39% vs state
NCES ID 120126001279
Student demographics
White 41.6%
African American 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 369:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.7%
In-school suspensions 220
Out-of-school suspensions 218
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes North Marion Middle School.
$11,790
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about North Marion Middle School
How many students attend North Marion Middle School?
North Marion Middle School has 738 students enrolled. It is a middle school in CITRA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Marion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Marion Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Marion Middle School?
72.5% of students at North Marion Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Marion Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Marion Middle School is White at 41.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in CITRA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Marion Middle School?
North Marion Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.