Summary:
Zip code 34461 in Lecanto, Florida, is home to a single elementary school, Lecanto Primary School, which serves grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 816 students. This school is a standout within the Citrus County School District, consistently outperforming the district average in nearly every academic subject. While the district itself is ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida, Lecanto Primary has earned a 3-star rating and sits in the 59th percentile statewide, showing a clear upward trend in its state ranking over the past three years.
Academically, the school shows notable strengths and some areas for growth. Its mathematics performance is exceptional, particularly in 6th grade, where it achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate for two consecutive years—far exceeding both the district and state averages. In 3rd and 5th grade math, the school also outperforms the state. However, English Language Arts scores are more mixed: while 3rd grade ELA proficiency is strong at 67%, 4th and 5th grade scores (60% and 59%) are at or slightly below the state average. Science proficiency in 5th grade is 61%, just above the state average of 60%. The school spends $9,695 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.
A key challenge is chronic absenteeism, which affects 31.2% of students—a rate that matches the state average but is lower than the district's 37.7%. This high absenteeism likely impacts overall performance, especially in subjects where the school only meets state averages. Despite this, Lecanto Primary School is a clear "bright spot" in the Citrus County district, with a consistent upward trajectory in its state ranking and a math program that produces extraordinary results. For parents, this school offers a strong academic foundation with a particular emphasis on mathematics, though continued focus on English Language Arts and attendance could further elevate its performance.
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