Summary:
The city of Inverness, Florida is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative virtual school. The schools in this Citrus district show a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with some standout performers and persistent achievement gaps.
Inverness Middle School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics compared to other schools and the district/state averages. Pleasant Grove Elementary also excels, with the highest 5th grade Science proficiency and strong performance across English Language Arts and Math assessments. In contrast, Citrus High School lags behind in Algebra 1 and Geometry, with proficiency rates well below state averages.
The data reveals significant gaps in student performance, with some schools struggling to meet district and state benchmarks. However, factors like funding and resources may play a role, as the schools with the highest per-student spending, Inverness Primary and Pleasant Grove Elementary, also have the lowest chronic absenteeism rates. The virtual schools in the district, Citrus Eschool 6-12 and Citrus Eschool K-5, show mixed results, with the 6-12 school performing better on some metrics but lagging in others.
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