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Lecanto Middle School

Q: Is Lecanto Middle School a good school?

Lecanto Middle School ranks 455 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

455^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 63% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Lecanto Middle School serves 786 students in grades 6-8 in the Citrus County district, and stands out as a consistently high-performing school in a region where other middle schools have seen more volatile results.

Lecanto Middle School is a clear leader in mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 78% of 7th graders and 76% of 8th graders were proficient in math, far exceeding the state averages of 53% and 61%. This strength extends to advanced coursework, with 94% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 93% in Geometry—rates dramatically higher than the district averages of 51%. While nearby schools like Citrus Springs Middle School and Inverness Middle School also show high proficiency in advanced math, Lecanto’s overall math program is in a league of its own. The school also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (33.1%) among its competitors, compared to rates as high as 59.4% at D. S. Parrott Middle School. Additionally, the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch has dropped significantly to 40.59%, the lowest rate among nearby schools.

Despite its math excellence, Lecanto Middle School shows a notable gap between math and English Language Arts (ELA) performance. For example, 7th-grade ELA proficiency was 67% compared to 78% in math, suggesting an area for growth. The school has maintained a steady 3-star rating for nearly a decade, while other Citrus County middle schools have dropped to 1 or 2 stars. It also achieves these results while spending less per student ($10,345) than its district peers, indicating efficient resource use. While its Civics scores (77%) match the state average, they don't stand out as much as its math performance. Overall, Lecanto Middle School offers a stable, high-quality education with a particular strength in mathematics.

786

Students ?

18.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,345

Per pupil spending ?

40.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461

(352) 746-2050

District: Citrus

Students who attend Lecanto Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lecanto High School

Feeder schools for Lecanto Middle School:

Elementary:	Forest Ridge Elementary School
	Lecanto Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.2%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

6.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (67% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Citrus

✓Above the Florida median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg56%

Florida avg61%

455^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Citrus

53^rd of 70Citrus 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	61.1	455 of 1216	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.9	519 of 1205	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.8	478 of 1196	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.6	397 of 1177	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.1	552 of 1148	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.1	556 of 1136	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.7	404 of 1099	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.2	339 of 1035	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.7	317 of 1031	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.6	289 of 997	71.0%	★★★★☆
2014	79.1	184 of 999	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	76.0	208 of 956	78.2%	★★★★☆
2012	75.6	199 of 897	77.8%	★★★★☆
2011	73.4	222 of 891	75.1%	★★★★☆
2010	74.8	202 of 839	75.9%	★★★★☆
2009	73.8	202 of 780	74.1%	★★★★☆
2008	68.9	222 of 740	70.0%	★★★★☆
2007	71.5	205 of 736	72.1%	★★★★☆
2006	69.1	199 of 675	70.5%	★★★★☆
2005	67.9	184 of 602	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.6	180 of 593	69.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 194%+31 vs state

Geometry93%+37 vs state

Civics77%~ state avg

Math67%+8 vs state

English Language Arts64%+3 vs state

Science56%+4 vs state

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The teachers and staff are really kind and are determined to help the students succeed in life. Close Quote

Schools Near Lecanto Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
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%)	61.1	455^th of 1216 public middle schools	62.6%		54.9	519^th of 1205 public middle schools	56.9%	64	62.0	67.0	63.0	47.0	78.0	76.0	56.0	94.0	93.0	77.0	$10,345	$915	$9,430
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%)	40.9	756^th of 1216 public middle schools	37.8%		32.5	854^th of 1205 public middle schools	29.1%	98	50.0	52.0	52.0	32.0	56.0	72.0	48.0	88.0	100.0	62.0	$11,357	$864	$10,494
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%)	37.2	819^th of 1216 public middle schools	32.6%		39.2	758^th of 1205 public middle schools	37.1%	61	47.0	53.0	48.0	32.0	59.0	69.0	39.0	99.0	100.0	68.0	$11,263	$967	$10,295
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%)	53.8	559^th of 1216 public middle schools	54.0%		55.7	513^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.4%	46	58.0	59.0	68.0	36.0	53.0	73.0	62.0	99.0	100.0	71.0	$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%)	35.8	835^th of 1216 public middle schools	31.3%		42	720^th of 1205 public middle schools	40.2%	115	46.0	53.0	51.0	39.0	49.0	60.0	46.0	98.0		56.0	$10,100	$1,136	$8,963
D. S. Parrott Middle School	Public	6-8	19220 Youth Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7075	745	38	19.6	63.8%	422 (56.6%)	110 (14.8%)	149 (20.0%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.7%)	32	887^th of 1216 public middle schools	27.1%		37	789^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.5%	98	45.0	44.0	51.0	44.0	42.0	59.0	47.0	80.0	100.0	65.0	$10,328	$1,073	$9,255
West Hernando Middle School	Public	6-8	14325 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7035	666	38	17.5	55.6%	325 (48.8%)	72 (10.8%)	212 (31.8%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.6%)	52.9	578^th of 1216 public middle schools	52.5%		50.3	589^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.1%	11	57.0	58.0	61.0	51.0	52.0	85.0	58.0	78.0		71.0	$12,853	$1,256	$11,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Lecanto Middle School

How many students attend Lecanto Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 786 students attended Lecanto Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lecanto Middle School?

Students at Lecanto Middle School are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

What high school do graduates of Lecanto Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lecanto Middle School usually go on to attend Lecanto High School

Is Lecanto Middle School a good school?

Lecanto Middle School ranks 455^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lecanto Middle School in?

Citrus

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