HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS

1,067 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,067

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKS
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	540
Black	244
Asian	5
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
540 (50.6 %)
Black
244 (22.9 %)
White
226 (21.2 %)
Two or More
49 (4.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)671-6290
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,067
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	696
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 5 184

Grade 6 303

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 292