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Crystal River Middle School

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Crystal River Middle School ranks 854 th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

854^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 29% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Crystal River Middle School is a public middle school serving 911 students in grades 6-8 in Crystal River, Florida, which is part of the Citrus School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 43.7% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to other middle schools in the Citrus district, Crystal River Middle School generally outperforms Inverness Middle School and Citrus Springs Middle School in test scores, but Lecanto Middle School and Citrus Springs Middle School have higher proficiency rates in some subject areas. Despite its strong academic performance, Crystal River Middle School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, suggesting that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Crystal River Middle School, ranging from 59.5% to 71.79% over the past few years, indicates that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This highlights the importance of addressing the needs of these students to ensure equitable educational opportunities. While the school excels in many academic areas, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts proficiency and addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate.

906

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,357

Per pupil spending ?

49%

Free/discounted lunch ?

344 NE Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428

(352) 795-2116

District: Citrus

Students who attend Crystal River Middle School usually attend:

High:

Crystal River High School

Feeder schools for Crystal River Middle School:

Elementary:	Citrus Springs Elementary School
	Crystal River Primary School
	Homosassa Elementary School
	Rock Crusher Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.7%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2014 → 29th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (48% vs 58% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg52%

Florida avg58%

854^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 30 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Middle Schools in the Citrus

51^st of 67Citrus among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	32.5	854 of 1205	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.5	727 of 1196	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.1	701 of 1177	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	689 of 1148	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.5	602 of 1136	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.6	598 of 1099	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.2	489 of 1035	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.3	401 of 1031	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.2	406 of 997	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.1	367 of 999	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.1	401 of 956	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.8	348 of 897	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.5	358 of 891	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.9	299 of 839	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.5	362 of 780	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.8	355 of 740	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.0	341 of 736	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.3	344 of 675	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.1	319 of 602	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	56.0	280 of 593	52.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 188%+28 vs state

Geometry84%+29 vs state

Civics58%-13 vs state

Math48%-8 vs state

English Language Arts45%-12 vs state

Science31%-18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, May 24, 2022

The V.P. is a psycho screams at students ,has blames my child for thing that are impossible .During a 4 day suspention she called to tell me my son got in trouble in class today when he was at home. She all of a sudden realized it when I told my son to say hi to her. She then said oh this was a week ago and hes not in trouble but I should be aware and hung up..
She is know to scream at kids to get them to confess and wont leave them alone till they do. She ran my kid out of her school .my opinion shes not to be trusted. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 8, 2018

Mrs. Frederick is a principal who truly cares about the kids. She's unlike many principals & school district officials who tend to do what they can to protect the school's image or who automatically side w/ teachers/staff, whether right or wrong. She looks at situations from all sides & uses her own parental perspective as well. She examines her conscience & does what she feels is morally right to the best of her ability. This is the kind of integrity that we need to have back in our schools! Close Quote

Schools Near Crystal River Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crystal River Middle School	Public	6-8	344 NE Crystal St	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2116	906	50	18.1	49.0%	704 (77.7%)	42 (4.6%)	87 (9.6%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.1%)	32.5	854^th of 1205 public middle schools	29.1%		39.5	727^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.2%	127	47.0	46.0	42.0	42.0	48.0	54.0	31.0	88.0	84.0	58.0	$11,357	$864	$10,494
Lecanto Middle School	Public	6-8	3800 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 746-2050	786	42	18.7	40.6%	583 (74.2%)	21 (2.7%)	107 (13.6%)	24 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.0%)	54.9	519^th of 1205 public middle schools	56.9%		57.8	478^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.0%	41	55.0	52.0	54.0	51.0	68.0	67.0	55.0	91.0	92.0	70.0	$10,345	$915	$9,430
Citrus Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	150 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-2244	752	43	17.6	44.5%	522 (69.4%)	44 (5.9%)	111 (14.8%)	17 (2.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.2%)	55.7	513^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.4%		59.3	451^st of 1196 public middle schools	62.3%	62	62.0	66.0	49.0	36.0	60.0	71.0	50.0	96.0	100.0	73.0	$10,761	$1,093	$9,667
Dunnellon Middle School	Public	6-8	21005 Chestnut St	Dunnellon	34431	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6720	712	41	17.3	58.4%	344 (48.3%)	47 (6.6%)	270 (37.9%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.0%)	42	720^th of 1205 public middle schools	40.2%		46.7	634^th of 1196 public middle schools	47.0%	86	49.0	53.0	44.0	49.0	60.0	57.0	40.0	89.0		69.0	$10,100	$1,136	$8,963
Inverness Middle School	Public	6-8	1950 Highway 41 N	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1471	911	58	15.7	47.4%	711 (78.0%)	40 (4.4%)	83 (9.1%)	17 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.3%)	39.2	758^th of 1205 public middle schools	37.1%		36.2	776^th of 1196 public middle schools	35.1%	18	50.0	53.0	43.0	43.0	53.0	55.0	38.0	97.0	100.0	62.0	$11,263	$967	$10,295

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal River Middle School

What high school do graduates of Crystal River Middle School attend?

Students who attend Crystal River Middle School usually go on to attend Crystal River High School

What district is Crystal River Middle School in?

Citrus

What is the racial makeup of Crystal River Middle School?

Students at Crystal River Middle School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Is Crystal River Middle School a good school?

Crystal River Middle School ranks 854^th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Crystal River Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 906 students attended Crystal River Middle School.

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