Srmi @ Renaissance Center

Srmi @ Renaissance Center is an alternative public school in Lecanto, Florida, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school is part of the Citrus District, which is ranked 51 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance metrics indicate significant challenges compared to the district and state averages.

Srmi @ Renaissance Center has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 91.6% in recent years, which is higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 77.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra 1, Civics, 8th-grade Science, and 10th-grade English Language Arts are 0%, 13%, 0%, and 9%, respectively, compared to the district's 45%, 65%, 42%, and 51%, and the state's 60%, 71%, 49%, and 58%.

Interestingly, Srmi @ Renaissance Center's performance metrics are generally lower than those of the nearby alternative schools, Citrus Eschool and Crest School, which are also part of the Citrus District. The high chronic absenteeism rates and low test scores at Srmi @ Renaissance Center suggest significant challenges in student engagement and academic achievement, which may be related to the school's alternative setting and high-need student population. However, the school's relatively high graduation rates and increased spending per student indicate a focus on providing additional resources to support the school's needs, and there may be opportunities to leverage these strengths to improve student outcomes.