Elementary Schools in Citrus

The Citrus school district in Florida is home to 11 public elementary schools serving grades PK-5, with student populations ranging from 389 to 820 students. While the schools generally perform around the district and state averages, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.

Rock Crusher Elementary School is a consistent high-performer, ranking in the top 800 elementary schools in Florida for the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Meanwhile, Homosassa Elementary School boasts the highest 5th grade science proficiency rates in the district, with 70% and 77% of students scoring proficient or better in the last two years. On the other hand, Floral City Elementary School struggles, ranking in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools despite having the highest per-student spending.

Across the district, chronic absenteeism is a concern, ranging from 24.4% to 38.9% in 2022-2023. This issue appears to be linked to lower overall performance, as the schools with the highest chronic absenteeism rates tend to have the weakest academic outcomes. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 62.56% to 78.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these equity challenges will be crucial for the Citrus school district as it works to improve student outcomes across all of its elementary schools.