Liberty Triangle’s public schools score below 87% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Liberty Triangle’s districts is 43%, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Liberty Triangle, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Liberty Triangle’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 44% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
78% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,943 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and seven high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 13% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Capstone Child Care Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Liberty Triangle’s grade
D: better than 13% of Florida school districts, #583 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Liberty Triangle, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Liberty Triangle
Hammett Bowen JR. Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,010 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
Kindergarten in Liberty Triangle
Hammett Bowen JR. Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,010 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
1st grade in Liberty Triangle
Hammett Bowen JR. Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,010 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
2nd grade in Liberty Triangle
Hammett Bowen JR. Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,010 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
3rd grade in Liberty Triangle
Hammett Bowen JR. Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,010 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
4th grade in Liberty Triangle
Hammett Bowen JR. Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,010 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
5th grade in Liberty Triangle
Hammett Bowen JR. Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,010 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
6th grade in Liberty Triangle
Liberty Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,171 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
7th grade in Liberty Triangle
Liberty Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,171 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
8th grade in Liberty Triangle
Liberty Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,171 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ocala
Liberty Triangle’s public schools are run by Marion County School District, which also serves Belleview, Dunnellon, McIntosh and Ocala and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Liberty Triangle vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Liberty Triangle’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Triangle | D | Marion County |
| Ocala | D | Marion County |
Every school in Liberty Triangle
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Liberty Triangle’s schools
Are Liberty Triangle’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Liberty Triangle children attend score below 87% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #583 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 9%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Liberty Triangle in?
Marion County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 45,972 students in 59 schools (2024–25).
Where do Liberty Triangle kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: West Port High School, Forest High School, Belleview High School, Vanguard High School, Dunnellon High School, Lake Weir High School and North Marion High School.
What is Liberty Triangle’s graduation rate?
78% of the class of 2023 in Marion County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Liberty Triangle spend per student?
$11,943 in Marion County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Liberty Triangle?
Yes: Capstone Child Care Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–4, 196 students).
Parents talk
What Liberty Triangle families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Liberty Triangle → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.