C
Below Average
55/100

Ocala Springs Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5757 NE 40TH AVENUE RD, Ocala, FL 34479
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in Florida
Growth
C
Students gain 0.73 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
712
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.73 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−4 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency56% (+10 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%62%reading -15 pts, math -5 pts35th percentile (list)
Black37%47%reading +2 pts, math +14 pts72nd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%45%reading -14 pts, math -3 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading -1 pts, math +10 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5757 NE 40TH AVENUE RD
City Ocala
ZIP Code 34479
District 1201260
NCES School ID 120126002517
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34479

Understanding the community around Ocala Springs Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,704
Per Capita Income $25,552
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%
High School or Higher 86.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $176,000
Median Rent $1,189
Owner-Occupied 68.1%
Renter-Occupied 31.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ocala Springs Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.9%
Hispanic/Latino 23.6%
Black 19.0%
Two or More Races 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 712
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ocala Springs Elementary School?
Ocala Springs Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ocala Springs Elementary School?
Ocala Springs Elementary School has 712 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Ocala Springs Elementary School serve?
Ocala Springs Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ocala Springs Elementary School receive per student?
Ocala Springs Elementary School receives $11,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ocala Springs Elementary School in 34479 ▼
Avg Home Value
$237,125
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,615
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
31.9%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026