13675 SE 53rd Ter
Ocala, FL 34491

My child is on the spectrum and has ADHD, and this school was not a supportive environment. The teachers didn’t seem trained to handle neurodivergent children and made no effort to adapt to his needs. I never received updates on his progress, and when I did address concerns, I was told he should be treated like everyone else—which simply doesn’t work for a child like mine. I also witnessed staff speak to him in a rude, dismissive tone. The front office is unprofessional, the car line is disorganized, and the afterschool program lacked basic courtesy. I ultimately chose to homeschool my kids because this school failed them.

My daughter is currently in the honors Cambridge program and absolutely loves it here. She has ADHD and Autism, and yet she is truly thriving—earning straight A’s with a 4.5–5.0 GPA in her second year. The teachers consistently follow her 504 plan, respect her individual differences, and provide the support she needs to succeed. She’s energetic, talkative, and always on the move, but instead of seeing that as a challenge, her teachers embrace her strengths and meet her where she is. In the past, we’ve encountered schools where her needs were misunderstood or dismissed, but at Belleview Middle the staff takes the time to understand, support, and encourage her. Whenever an issue arises, communication is prompt and solutions are quickly put in place. This is a school that values its students and works in partnership with families—and if you have a motivated, kind child, you’ll find that they can truly flourish here.

Belleview high school has progressively gotten more authoritarian since I've attended. The staff treat the students like livestock to herd to their next classes. The school models a society in which students have three options: enrollment, employment, or enlistment. The police presence on campus has tripled since 2020. Some teachers are really good but most see their career as a job to bully children as opposed to nurturing the next generation to be active citizens. This school criminalizes 'problem students' instead of providing them resources to be successful. There is a separate gifted curriculum that the school grooms for college while preparing the rest to be wage slaves.