Summary:
Zip code 34433 in Citrus Springs, Florida, is served by a single elementary school, Citrus Springs Elementary School, which educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with an enrollment of 877 students.
Citrus Springs Elementary School is part of the Citrus County School District, which holds a 1-star rating and ranks 53rd out of 70 districts in Florida. The school itself has experienced a significant decline in its state ranking over the past three years, dropping from the 40th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 17th percentile in 2025-2026. Academic performance is a major concern, as the school consistently underperforms compared to both the district and state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, 5th Grade Math proficiency was just 31% in 2025-2026, compared to the state average of 62%, and the gap is widening. Chronic absenteeism is also a critical issue, with 35.6% of students missing significant school days, which is higher than the state average of 31.4% and likely contributes to the academic struggles. The school spends $9,294 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 19:1.
One striking anomaly stands out: Citrus Springs Elementary School achieved a 100% proficiency rate in 6th Grade Math for both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, dramatically exceeding the district (46-54%) and state (60%) averages. This outlier suggests a specific strength in that subject for a particular cohort or teacher, but it is not reflected in other math grades or subjects, where scores remain well below state averages. Overall, the school faces significant challenges in reversing its declining performance, with a widening gap in core subjects like math and science, making it a school that requires close attention from parents and the community.
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