Best Public Schools in Homosassa, FL

Summary:

The city of Homosassa, Florida is home to two elementary schools: Rock Crusher Elementary School and Homosassa Elementary School, both serving students in the Citrus district. While the schools share the same geographic location, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance, resource allocation, and student demographics.

According to the data, Rock Crusher Elementary School appears to have stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to Homosassa Elementary School. However, Homosassa Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends significantly more per student, suggesting a greater investment in resources and individualized attention.

The data also reveals differences in student demographics, with Homosassa Elementary having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be an area for further investigation and intervention to support student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)				Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Homosassa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10935 W Yulee Dr	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 628-2953	405	23	17.9	64.0%	343 (84.7%)	3 (0.7%)	37 (9.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	39	1389^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.5%		52.2	1041^st of 2256 public elementary schools	53.9%	348	39.0	55.0	38.0	51.0	52.0	59.0	100.0	65.0	$12,287	$1,120	$11,166
Rock Crusher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	814 S Rock Crusher Rd	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2010	664	38	17.4	57.7%	518 (78.0%)	13 (2.0%)	76 (11.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.0%)	60.4	870^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.5%		66.3	714^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.4%	156	53.0	61.0	57.0	71.0	75.0	54.0	100.0	54.0	$10,479	$1,219	$9,261

Cities Near Homosassa

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lecanto	5.25 mi	6	319^th
Weeki Wachee	10.04 mi	2	303^rd
Crystal River	11.05 mi	4	217^th
Inverness	11.85 mi	7	244^th
Hernando	12 mi	2	236^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.