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Citrus Springs Middle School

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Citrus Springs Middle School ranks 559 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

559^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Citrus Springs Middle School in Citrus Springs, FL, serves 752 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Citrus County School District, a district ranked 53rd out of 70 in Florida.

This school stands out as the highest-performing traditional public middle school in its district, consistently earning a 3-star rating from Schooldigger. Its most impressive achievement is in advanced math: students taking high school-level courses achieve near-perfect or perfect scores, with a 99% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 and a 100% proficiency rate in Geometry for the last four years. This far exceeds the district and state averages. In 8th grade, students outperform both district and state averages in English Language Arts (68% proficient), math (73%), and science (62%). However, the school has a significant chronic absenteeism rate of 41.5%, which is higher than the state average of 31.4%. This suggests that while attending students are well-served, a large portion of the student body is disengaged. Compared to nearby Dunnellon Middle School in Marion County, Citrus Springs has lower economic disadvantage rates and higher test scores across the board, making it a relative academic bright spot in the region.

Despite its strengths, Citrus Springs shows inconsistent performance in lower grades. Only 36% of 6th graders and 53% of 7th graders are proficient in grade-level math, suggesting the school may focus its strongest math students into advanced tracks early, leaving a gap for others. English Language Arts scores also fluctuate by grade level from year to year. The school operates efficiently, spending $10,761 per student, less than some in-district peers like Crystal River Middle School and Inverness Middle School, while outperforming them. Overall, Citrus Springs is a paradox: a high-performing school with excellent advanced coursework and strong 8th-grade preparation, but one that struggles with chronic absenteeism and uneven results in lower grades.

752

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,761

Per pupil spending ?

44.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

150 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Citrus Springs, FL 34434

(352) 344-2244

District: Citrus

Feeder schools for Citrus Springs Middle School:

Elementary:

Central Ridge Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.4%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg56%

Florida avg61%

559^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	53.8	559 of 1216	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.7	513 of 1205	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.3	451 of 1196	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	503 of 1177	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.4	516 of 1148	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.2	408 of 1136	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	390 of 1099	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.2	316 of 1035	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.7	341 of 1031	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.1	343 of 997	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.9	234 of 999	76.6%	★★★★☆
2013	78.7	175 of 956	81.7%	★★★★☆
2012	76.4	192 of 897	78.6%	★★★★☆
2011	72.0	237 of 891	73.4%	★★★★☆
2010	72.7	224 of 839	73.3%	★★★★☆
2009	73.0	207 of 780	73.5%	★★★★☆
2008	66.3	265 of 740	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.1	268 of 736	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.6	203 of 675	69.9%	★★★★☆
2005	56.5	284 of 602	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.5	183 of 593	69.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 199%+36 vs state

Civics71%-6 vs state

Science62%+10 vs state

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Math55%-4 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 26, 2010

My son goes to school here and I am very impressed with the rules and safety of this school. The staff is very friendly and cares about the education of my child. We are new to the area and are blessed to be able to go to this school. I have only talked very highly of the school and have never heard any bad comment about it. Please keep up the good work. Close Quote

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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
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
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
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
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
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,260	63	20.0	60.2%	244 (19.4%)	298 (23.7%)	640 (50.8%)	13 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (4.6%)	22.4	1009^th of 1216 public middle schools	17.0%		22.7	968^th of 1205 public middle schools	19.7%	41	48.0	45.0	42.0	36.0	41.0	36.0	35.0	81.0	100.0	59.0	$9,514	$1,108	$8,405
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	4773 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7930	1,171	64	18.2	47.8%	323 (27.6%)	243 (20.8%)	460 (39.3%)	54 (4.6%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	81 (6.9%)	46.4	673^rd of 1216 public middle schools	44.7%		41.3	727^th of 1205 public middle schools	39.7%	54	57.0	61.0	60.0	49.0	24.0	70.0	53.0	82.0	96.0	74.0	$10,347	$1,143	$9,203

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Springs Middle School

How many students attend Citrus Springs Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 752 students attended Citrus Springs Middle School.

What district is Citrus Springs Middle School in?

Citrus

Is Citrus Springs Middle School a good school?

Citrus Springs Middle School ranks 559^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Citrus Springs Middle School?

Students at Citrus Springs Middle School are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian.

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