Summary:
Citrus Grove Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Palm City, Florida, serving 600 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds district and state averages.
Citrus Grove Elementary's students demonstrate impressive proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 82% of 3rd graders, 79% of 4th graders, and 74% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the Martin District averages of 51%, 66%, and 53%, respectively. In Math, the school's proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were 89%, 80%, and 72%, significantly higher than the district's 62%, 71%, and 56%. This academic excellence has earned Citrus Grove Elementary a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 157th out of 2,240 schools in Florida.
However, the school's demographic composition raises some questions about equity and inclusion. Citrus Grove Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with only 3.17% African American and 15.83% Hispanic students, which is lower than the nearby Pinewood Elementary and J.D. Parker School of Technology. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (24.83%) compared to the surrounding schools, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities. Despite these demographic differences, Citrus Grove Elementary maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate than its neighbors, indicating effective strategies for promoting student engagement and attendance.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Martin
SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,448
Students who attend Citrus Grove Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6
Number of students: 600
Racial breakdown:
White:
75.8%
Hispanic:
15.8%
African American:
3.2%
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Two or more races:
2.7%
Asian:
2.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%
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