Citrus Grove Elementary School

Citrus Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deland, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 825 students. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 28 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Citrus Grove Elementary School consistently outperforms the Volusia District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, particularly in science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Citrus Grove's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 67%, compared to 62% for the Volusia District and 55% for the state of Florida. However, the school has had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.8% to 34.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Citrus Grove Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.01% to 64.91% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools in the Volusia District, Citrus Grove Elementary School generally outperforms them in test scores, particularly in science and math. The school has also seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,697 in 2021-2022 to $10,398 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. While the increased spending could indicate a focus on improving educational resources and support for the students, the high chronic absenteeism rates and the socioeconomic factors of the student population are areas that may require further attention and targeted interventions to ensure continued success and improvement.