Summary:
Zip code 34448 in Homosassa, Florida, is served by two elementary schools, Rock Crusher Elementary School and Homosassa Elementary School, both part of the Citrus County School District, which ranks in the bottom quarter of Florida districts.
Rock Crusher Elementary School is the standout school in this area, consistently outperforming its counterpart. It holds a 3-star rating and has shown a steady upward trend in its state percentile rank over the last three years, climbing from the 52nd to the 68th percentile. In contrast, Homosassa Elementary School has a 2-star rating and its rank has declined from the 54th to the 41st percentile. Rock Crusher achieves higher proficiency in nearly every core subject, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. For example, in 4th Grade Math, Rock Crusher scored 78% proficient compared to Homosassa's 54%. Rock Crusher also operates more efficiently, spending $10,479 per student versus Homosassa's $12,287, while having a lower chronic absenteeism rate (29.6% vs. 39.6%) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch.
Despite its overall struggles, Homosassa Elementary School has a remarkable strength in 5th Grade Science, achieving a 78% proficiency rate that dramatically exceeds both Rock Crusher (51%) and the state average (60%). Both schools face a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which is well above the state average and likely a key factor in lower academic performance. A notable anomaly is that both schools report a perfect 100% proficiency in 6th Grade Math, which likely reflects a very small number of students tested and should not be considered a reliable comparison. Overall, while Rock Crusher is the stronger choice within this zip code, both schools operate within a district facing systemic challenges.
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