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Citrus Grove K-8 Center

Public Grades PK, KG-8

2226^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 1% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Citrus Grove K-8 Center is a public school in Miami, Florida, serving 1,666 students from prekindergarten through 8th grade. Despite being part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 22nd out of 67 districts in the state, Citrus Grove K-8 Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance is concerning, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 28.2% to 40.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Citrus Grove K-8 Center's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 13% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 60% in the district and 57% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.8% to 92.48% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Citrus Grove K-8 Center to nearby schools in the same district, such as Kensington Park Elementary School, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. Despite the high level of resources and spending at Citrus Grove K-8 Center, ranging from $12,397 to $15,205 per student over the past few years, the school has not shown any significant improvement in its performance over time. This suggests a need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges facing the school, such as improving attendance and providing additional support for students from low-income families.

1,583

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,692

Per pupil spending ?

54%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2121 NW 5th St
Miami, FL 33125

(305) 642-4141

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.5%

African American:

3.4%

White:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 17th percentile in 2014 → 1st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (23% vs 59% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (1st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg63%

Florida avg59%

Elementary school

2,226^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 1%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 6% (2016) to bottom 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1,140^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 5%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

278^th of 278Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

22^nd of 67Miami-Dade 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	4.2	2226 of 2258	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	6.4	2207 of 2256	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.6	2093 of 2240	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.4	2076 of 2219	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.9	2102 of 2247	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	20.8	1821 of 2182	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.1	1705 of 2118	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	15.8	1892 of 2112	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	10.6	1953 of 2087	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	21.9	1715 of 2064	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	21.9	1678 of 2029	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	12.8	1832 of 1984	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	9.9	1871 of 1985	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	9.7	1809 of 1919	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	11.6	1708 of 1847	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	12.4	1653 of 1789	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	8.7	1692 of 1786	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	19.1	1427 of 1688	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 1100%+29 vs state

Algebra 153%-7 vs state

Civics45%-26 vs state

Math23%-36 vs state

English Language Arts20%-37 vs state

Science15%-37 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

this school is the worst school my son was being bullied and the office staff have not yet done anything to stop this matter, i have spoken to the bully parents and counselor and Pricipal and i'm so upset that they do not take this matter seriously Close Quote

Schools Near Citrus Grove K-8 Center

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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 Biology 1 (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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citrus Grove K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	2121 NW 5th St	Miami	33125	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 642-4141	1,583	108	14.6	54.0%	16 (1.0%)	54 (3.4%)	1,512 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	2226^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.4%		6.4	2207^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.2%	19	13.0	26.0	21.0	20.0	21.0	19.0	34.0	43.0	19.0	16.0	15.0	19.0	16.0	15.0	53.0	100.0	45.0	$13,692	$1,934	$11,758
Kensington Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	711 NW 30th Ave	Miami	33125	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 649-2811	969	65	14.9	52.8%	12 (1.2%)	13 (1.3%)	943 (97.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27	1725^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.6%		20.2	1894^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.0%	169	45.0	37.0	39.0				64.0	48.0	46.0				33.0					$14,846	$1,879	$12,967
Bridgeprep Academy Interamerican Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	621 Beacom Blvd	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 643-4833	188	9	20.8	2.7%	5 (2.7%)	3 (1.6%)	179 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	20	1906^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.6%		21.8	1856^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.7%	50	26.0	50.0	38.0				52.0	40.0	32.0				36.0					$11,313	$280	$11,032
Mater Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	601 NW 12th Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 648-4580	367	19	19.3	92.6%	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	358 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.2	1471^st of 2258 public elementary schools	34.9%		34.2	1512^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.0%	41	40.0	53.0	42.0				69.0	57.0	51.0				32.0					$10,820	$609	$10,210
Early Beginnings Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1411 NW 14th Ave	Miami	33125	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 325-1080	98	8	12.2	5.1%	7 (7.1%)	41 (41.8%)	48 (49.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)																		$29,408	$00	$29,408
Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools(Osceola Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	2700 SW 8th St	Miami	33135	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 530-5000	120	5	24.0	60.8%	51 (42.5%)	7 (5.8%)	60 (50.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.6	1713^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.1%		23.2	1817^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.5%	104	60.0	36.0	55.0				47.0	45.0	36.0				18.0					$7,262	$304	$6,958
Shenandoah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 SW 21st Ave	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 643-4433	805	47	17.1	58.9%	6 (0.7%)	8 (1.0%)	789 (98.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.8	1097^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.4%		26.4	1731^st of 2256 public elementary schools	23.3%	634	56.0	37.0	51.0				83.0	48.0	65.0				60.0					$11,830	$1,270	$10,560
Alpha Charter Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	1217 SW Fourth St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 624-3717	262	19	13.7	55.0%	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	259 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.7	1993^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	11.7%		15.3	2027^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.2%	34	25.0	43.0	51.0				28.0	54.0	36.0				26.0					$12,484	$543	$11,941
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1190 SW 2nd St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 547-1520	842	49	17.1	52.7%	10 (1.2%)	15 (1.8%)	816 (96.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.8	2171^st of 2258 public elementary schools	3.9%		7.7	2195^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%	24	14.0	28.0	22.0				45.0	41.0	33.0				26.0					$12,001	$1,188	$10,812
Mater Academy Kiwanis	Public, Charter	K-5	998 SW 1st St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 317-1901	236	19	12.4	97.5%	6 (2.5%)	4 (1.7%)	225 (95.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.2	603^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	73.3%		73.5	560^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.2%	43	53.0	59.0	75.0				59.0	81.0	65.0				80.0					$16,591	$2,224	$14,367

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Grove K-8 Center

How many students attend Citrus Grove K-8 Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,583 students attended Citrus Grove K-8 Center.

What schools do graduates of Citrus Grove K-8 Center attend?

Students who attend Citrus Grove K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

What is the racial makeup of Citrus Grove K-8 Center?

Students at Citrus Grove K-8 Center are 96% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% White.

Is Citrus Grove K-8 Center a good school?

Citrus Grove K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Citrus Grove K-8 Center in?

Miami-Dade

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