MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

401 NW MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE
OCALA, FL 34475

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, located in Ocala, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Marion County Public School district. As a dedicated arts-integrated institution, the school provides students with a comprehensive academic curriculum enhanced by an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. Students at the academy have the unique opportunity to engage in specialized instruction in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts, fostering a learning environment that encourages both creative expression and academic discipline.

The academy is designed to cultivate well-rounded students by blending core educational standards with hands-on artistic training. By integrating arts education into the daily curriculum, the school aims to boost student engagement, critical thinking, and confidence. Serving the local Ocala community, Madison Street Academy serves as a hub for young talent, providing a supportive atmosphere where students can develop their technical skills while preparing for future academic and artistic success.

455

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	92
Black	78
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
240 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
92 (20.2 %)
Black
78 (17.1 %)
Two or More
35 (7.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-7250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	58.2%
Male	190	41.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)