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HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
OCALA, Florida · MARION
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students917
Student:Teacher18.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch54%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 511
917
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
54%+4.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in OCALA, Florida. The school enrolls 917 students. It is part of the MARION district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMARION
County12083
CityOCALA
ZIP34475
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120126001251

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment917
White26.7%
Hispanic / Latino25.1%
Black / African American35.8%
Asian6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
26.7%
Hispanic
25.1%
Black
35.8%
Asian
6.7%
Two+
5.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %54%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)