Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School vs Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students
| Measure | Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School Ocala, Florida | Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1167 of 2,187 | #448 of 563 |
| National rank | #19520 of 50,301 | #10062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,010 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 38.9).
- •Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 60.2%).
- •Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.0).
- •Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 1,010.
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 Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School better than Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
On the Success Index (US), Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 38.9 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 Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School and Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School: 1,010. Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School and Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks rank in Florida?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is 1167th of 2,187 and Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is 448th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).