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Citrus Eschool

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

Summary

Citrus Eschool K-5 is an alternative public virtual school located in Inverness, Florida, serving grades K-12 with a current enrollment of 52 students. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools and the broader Citrus district.

Citrus Eschool K-5 boasts significantly higher test scores than the Citrus district and the state of Florida, with 100% proficiency in EOC/Biology 1 in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 64% for the district and 67% for the state. The school's student population is also more racially diverse, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (23.08%) and Asian (1.92%) students compared to nearby schools like Srmi @ Renaissance Center and Crest School. Additionally, Citrus Eschool K-5 has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.5%, significantly lower than the 79.8% and 56.3% rates at the nearby alternative schools.

These exceptional metrics suggest that Citrus Eschool K-5 is providing a high-quality education and effectively engaging its diverse student population. The school's performance, particularly in subjects like Biology 1, Science, and English Language Arts, is noteworthy and could offer valuable insights for other schools in the Citrus district and beyond. The school's low free and reduced-price lunch rate of 30.77%, compared to the higher rates at nearby alternative schools, further highlights its unique position in the local educational landscape.

Students ?

6.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,459

Per pupil spending ?

31.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450

(352) 726-1931

District: Citrus

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.9%

Hispanic:

23.2%

African American:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2022 → 85th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (83% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 57 percentile points since 2022

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg57%

Florida avg63%

Not ranked this year

Citrus Eschool did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

53^rd of 70Citrus among Florida districts

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2026)								FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citrus Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1007 W Main St	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 726-1931	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Citrus Eschool	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1007 W Main St	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 726-1931	69	11	6.2	31.9%	51 (73.9%)	1 (1.4%)	16 (23.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																				83.0		$8,459	$293	$8,166
Srmi @ Renaissance Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	3630 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 527-4567	82	5	16.4	68.3%	58 (70.7%)	7 (8.5%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (14.6%)								(n/a)				9.0	24.0	10.0	15.0	13.0					13.0	9.0		5.0	0.0					$14,877	$643	$14,234
Crest School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2600 S Panther Pride Dr	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	No	(352) 527-0303	102	24	4.2	54.9%	75 (73.5%)	8 (7.8%)	13 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)								(n/a)																						$60,452	$6,479	$53,973
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2680 W County Rd 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 793-2315	6	0		—	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)								(n/a)
Sumter Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2680 W County Rd 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 793-2315	17	0		41.2%	10 (58.8%)	4 (23.5%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Contracted Residential Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2680 W County Rd 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	No	(352) 793-2315	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sumter Prep Academy	Public, Alternative	1-12	709 N West St	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 568-1113	101	9	11.2	54.5%	46 (45.5%)	29 (28.7%)	21 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)								(n/a)				60.0	11.0	7.0	32.0	23.0					11.0	9.0		0.0	14.0		14.0		18.0	$28,634	$4,027	$24,608
Hernando Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	919 N Broad St	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 797-7000	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hernando Virtual Instruction	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1070 Varsity Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 797-7072	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Eschool

What district is Citrus Eschool in?

Citrus

What is the racial makeup of Citrus Eschool?

Students at Citrus Eschool are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Citrus Eschool?

In the 2024-25 school year, 69 students attended Citrus Eschool.

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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

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