For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,495 students in 34470, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 34470, FL are Pace Center For Girls Inc., Fort King Middle School and New Leaf Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34470 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34470, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34470, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 Ne 1st Ave, Ste 500
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Fort King Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Ne 17th Ave
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #33.
New Leaf Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Ne 25th Ave, Ste 602
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 245-3586
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 245-3586
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
1515 E Silver Springs Blvd, Un
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 329-2799
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 329-2799
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34470, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34470, FL include Pace Center For Girls Inc., Fort King Middle School and New Leaf Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 34470?
4 public middle schools are located in 34470.
What is the racial composition of students in 34470?
34470 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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