Marion County Public Schools

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Marion County Public Schools
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Location
512 Southeast 3rd Street, Ocala, FL 34471
United States
District information
MottoWhere Every Child Can Learn
GradesPre-K−12; Adult Education
Established1869
SuperintendentDiane Gullett [1]
Deputy superintendent(s)Mark Vianello [2]
Schools65 [3]
Budget$477,876,400 (2011–12) [4]
Students and staff
Studentsabout 43,000
Staffabout 6,000 [3]
Other information
Website www.marionschools.net

Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) is a public school district that covers Marion County, Florida. The district has its headquarters in Ocala, Florida.

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Higher education schools

High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools

Center schools

Charter schools

Virtual schools

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References

  1. "Superintendent / Home". Marion County Public Schools website. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  2. "Deputy Superintendent / Home". Marion County Public Schools website. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Marion County School District - Ocala, Florida - Public School District". EducationBug. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  4. "Part II. Recapitulation of District Summary Budget" (PDF). District School Board of Marion County District Summary Budget Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Marion County School District. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  5. "Members / School Board Members". www.marionschools.net. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  6. "Evergreen Elementary School Closing for Good Thursday". www.marionschools.net. Retrieved January 3, 2023.