- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ocala, FL
Ocali Charter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ocali Charter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120126008427Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocali Charter Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocali Charter Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocali Charter Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ocali Charter Middle School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120126008427 · Ocala, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
194 enr · 14.9:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Ocali Charter Middle School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ocali Charter 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 194
Ocali Charter Middle School
194 students
What this shows Ocali Charter Middle School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocali Charter Middle School compares
Ocali Charter Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Ocali Charter 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 Ocali Charter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocali Charter 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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocali Charter Middle School
How many students attend Ocali Charter Middle School?
Ocali Charter Middle School has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocali Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocali Charter Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Ocali Charter Middle School?
60.7% of students at Ocali Charter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocali Charter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ocali Charter Middle School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocali Charter Middle School?
Ocali Charter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ocali Charter Middle School rank among middle schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocali Charter Middle School ranks #2 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 Ocali Charter 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.