Summary:
The 34461 zip code area in Florida is home to 7 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. While the overall Citrus School District is ranked 51 out of 67 districts in the state and rated 1 star out of 5, several individual schools within the district stand out for their strong performance.
Lecanto Middle School is a standout, with over 90% proficiency in Algebra 1 and Geometry, as well as relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state averages. Lecanto Primary School also performs well, particularly in Math, where 3rd-5th grade students exceed the district and state proficiency rates. The alternative schools, Crest School and Srmi @ Renaissance Center, serve specialized student populations but still manage to achieve a 89.7% four-year graduation rate, which is impressive given the challenges their students face.
However, the district as a whole faces some challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% across all schools, compared to the state average. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $7,767 at Cypress Creek Treatment Center to $58,555 at Crest School, suggests the district may need to examine its resource allocation to ensure equitable funding and support for all schools, especially those serving more disadvantaged populations.
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