MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

401 NW MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE
OCALA, FL 34475

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, located in Ocala, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Marion County Public School district. As a dedicated arts-integrated institution, the school provides students with a comprehensive academic curriculum enhanced by an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. Students at the academy have the unique opportunity to engage in specialized instruction in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts, fostering a learning environment that encourages both creative expression and academic discipline.

The academy is designed to cultivate well-rounded students by blending core educational standards with hands-on artistic training. By integrating arts education into the daily curriculum, the school aims to boost student engagement, critical thinking, and confidence. Serving the local Ocala community, Madison Street Academy serves as a hub for young talent, providing a supportive atmosphere where students can develop their technical skills while preparing for future academic and artistic success.

467

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	82
Black	71
Asian	8
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
275 (58.9%)
Hispanic
82 (17.6%)
Black
71 (15.2%)
Two or More
30 (6.4%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-7250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	59.1%
Male	191	40.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)