HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS

HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MARION school district, located in OCALA, FL with about 796 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 44 teachers, HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community involvement. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to reach their full potential through various educational programs and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Marion County school system, Horizon Academy focuses on equipping students with essential 21st-century skills through the integration of technology and collaborative instruction. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often providing resources and guidance to help students navigate their adolescent years effectively. Parents and community members are encouraged to engage with the school to support student achievement, making it a central hub for the Marion Oaks community.

For more information, contact HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS at (352) 671-6290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

365 MARION OAKS DR
OCALA, FL 34473-2601
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HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS is a public Title I school in OCALA, FL with about 796 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MARION
Total Students:
796
Teachers:
44
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
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 796 students

Hispanic/Latino
38.4%
Black or African American
27.0%
White
26.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.