Fessenden Elementary School vs North Marion Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fessenden Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
North Marion Middle School
Citra · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
| Measure | Fessenden Elementary School Ocala, Florida | North Marion Middle School Citra, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2114 of 2,187 | #390 of 563 |
| National rank | #40262 of 50,301 | #8496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Ocala | Citra |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Marion Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 27.2).
- •North Marion Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •North Marion Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •North Marion Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 75.3%).
- •Fessenden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •North Marion Middle School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fessenden Elementary School better than North Marion Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Marion Middle School ranks higher (46.1 vs 27.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fessenden Elementary School and North Marion Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Citra in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fessenden Elementary School: 430. North Marion Middle School: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fessenden Elementary School and North Marion Middle School rank in Florida?
Fessenden Elementary School is 2114th of 2,187 and North Marion Middle School is 390th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).