Marion Technical Institute is a vocational school in Marion County. The school offers nine courses in information technology, building sciences, robotics, culinary arts, automotive technology, business & finance, law and government, career academy, and global logistics.
Serving 111 students in grades 8-12, Marion Technical Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marion Technical Institute's student population of 111 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping Every Student Succeed
School Rankings
Marion Technical Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion Technical Institute is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3396 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion Technical Institute's ranking?
Marion Technical Institute is ranked #3396 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion Technical Institute?
The graduation rate of Marion Technical Institute is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marion Technical Institute?
111 students attend Marion Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Marion Technical Institute students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Technical Institute?
Marion Technical Institute has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marion Technical Institute offer ?
Marion Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion Technical Institute part of?
Marion Technical Institute is part of Marion School District.
In what neighborhood is Marion Technical Institute located?
Marion Technical Institute is located in the Historic District neighborhood of Ocala, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Historic District.
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