Summary:
The 34428 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the Citrus district schools in this area face some challenges, a few standout performers emerge.
Crystal River Middle School outperforms the district and state on several key tests, including Algebra 1 and Geometry. However, its overall statewide ranking is in the bottom half, suggesting room for improvement. Meanwhile, Crystal River Primary School excels in 3rd-6th grade ELA and 6th-grade math, but struggles in 5th-grade math. The district's high school, Crystal River High School, has a respectable 89.7% graduation rate but lags behind in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th-grade ELA proficiency.
A common challenge across all three schools is high chronic absenteeism, at 31.4% - significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a population with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.45% to 65.52%. While per-student spending is in line with the district, these socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the lower academic performance seen in certain subjects and grade levels. Addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds could be key priorities for improving overall school performance in this area.
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