At a glance
Reported students
918
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
696
Fort King Middle School: 918 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Fort King Middle School
Fort King Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Ocala. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Marion. NCES reports 918 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fort King Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black25.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Marion
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Howard Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
917 reported students
Osceola Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
866 reported students
North Marion Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
738 reported students
Dunnellon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
712 reported students
Lake Weir Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,141 reported students
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,171 reported students
Public schools near Fort King Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Acceleration Academy High · Marion | 08–12 | 304 | 0.4 mi |
| Osceola Middle School Middle · Marion | 06–08 | 866 | 1.3 mi |
| Howard Middle School Middle · Marion | 06–08 | 917 | 2.4 mi |
| Ocali Charter Middle School Middle · Charter · Marion | 06–08 | 194 | 2.5 mi |
| Belleview Middle School Middle · Marion | 06–08 | 1,600 | 8.7 mi |
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Marion | 06–08 | 1,171 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fort King Middle School
What grades does Fort King Middle School serve?
Fort King Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Marion.
How many students attend Fort King Middle School?
Fort King Middle School reported 918 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,145 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort King Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 918 students and 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fort King Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fort King Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marion attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fort King Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fort King Middle School in?
Fort King Middle School is part of Marion, based in Ocala, FL, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fort King Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marion County Acceleration Academy (0.4 mi), Osceola Middle School (1.3 mi), Howard Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.