FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MARION school district, located in OCALA, FL with about 1,109 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in Ocala, Florida, and is part of the Marion County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. The campus is centrally located on NE 17th Avenue, positioning it as a key educational hub for the local community and providing students with access to a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at preparing them for the transition to high school.
The school operates under the broader mission of Marion County Public Schools, emphasizing student achievement, character education, and the use of technology to enhance the learning experience. FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL focuses on creating a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and administrators work together to address the diverse needs of their student body. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official Marion County Public Schools website.
For more information, contact FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL at (352) 671-4725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OCALA, FL 34470-6009
(352) 671-4725
http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OCALA, FL with about 1,109 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MARION
- Total Students:
- 1,109
- Teachers:
- 65
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,109 students
- White
- 50.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.4%
- Black or African American
- 20.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.