Summary:
The city of Citrus Springs, Florida is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Citrus Springs Elementary School and Central Ridge Elementary School) and one middle school (Citrus Springs Middle School). These schools serve students from the Citrus district.
Among the standout schools, Citrus Springs Middle School ranks 513 out of 1,205 Florida middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in end-of-course exams, with 96% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 100% proficiency in Geometry. Central Ridge Elementary School also stands out, ranking 1,416 out of 2,258 Florida elementary schools and performing better than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency for grades 3-5.
However, the district as a whole faces some challenges, with all three schools reporting a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 54.73% at Citrus Springs Middle School to 67.17% at Citrus Springs Elementary School, suggesting potential equity concerns that may be impacting student outcomes.
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