FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,092 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,092

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	264
Black	267
Asian	16
Two or More	58
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
478 (43.8 %)
Black
267 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
264 (24.2 %)
Two or More
58 (5.3 %)
Asian
16 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-4725
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,092
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Grade 6 357

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 389