Citrus Springs Middle School

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Citrus Springs Middle School ranks 451 st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Citrus Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Citrus Springs, Florida, serving 821 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Citrus District, which is ranked 39 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Citrus Springs Middle School consistently outperforms the Citrus District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, including EOC exams, FAST tests, and Statewide Science assessments. For example, the school had 95% proficiency in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 39% for the Citrus District and 55% for the state. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.2% in 2019-2020 to 38.4% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the student population is predominantly White, with relatively low percentages of African American and Hispanic students, and 58.95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, Citrus Springs Middle School outperforms other Citrus District schools in academic assessments, but some Marion District schools, such as Liberty Middle School and Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks, also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, Citrus Springs Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to the other Citrus District schools, as well as the Marion District schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

150 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Citrus Springs, FL 34434

(352) 344-2244

District: Citrus

SchoolDigger Rank:
451^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,693

Feeder schools for Citrus Springs Middle School:

Elementary:

Central Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 821

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Citrus Springs Middle School ranks better than 62.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Citrus School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citrus Springs Middle School is 16.5, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the Citrus School District. (See more...)

Compare Citrus Springs Middle School employs 49.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citrus Springs Middle School is $9,693. 2 middle schools in the Citrus School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Citrus Springs Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Citrus Springs Middle School 451^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Citrus Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Citrus:

SchoolDigger ranks Citrus 39^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Citrus Springs Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	68.50	183^rd	593	69.1%
2005	56.50	284^th	602	52.8%
2006	68.61	203^rd	675	69.9%
2007	64.14	268^th	736	63.6%
2008	66.27	265^th	740	64.2%
2009	73.04	207^th	780	73.5%
2010	72.68	224^th	839	73.3%
2011	71.98	237^th	891	73.4%
2012	76.42	192^nd	897	78.6%
2013	78.68	175^th	956	81.7%
2014	73.85	234^th	999	76.6%
2016	62.11	343^rd	997	65.6%
2017	63.70	341^st	1031	66.9%
2018	67.17	316^th	1035	69.5%
2019	61.67	390^th	1099	64.5%
2021	61.16	408^th	1136	64.1%
2022	52.44	516^th	1148	55.1%
2023	54.40	503^rd	1177	57.3%
2024	59.32	451^st	1196	62.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, August 26, 2010

My son goes to school here and I am very impressed with the rules and safety of this school. The staff is very friendly and cares about the education of my child. We are new to the area and are blessed to be able to go to this school. I have only talked very highly of the school and have never heard any bad comment about it. Please keep up the good work. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Citrus Springs Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	559	40	6	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
1996	559	40	6	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
1997	593	42	6	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	664
1998	579	33	5	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	640
1999	618	29	3	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	683
2000	649	31	6	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	718
2001	705	37	3	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	779
2002	744	45	5	37	5	n/a	n/a	0	836
2003	744	45	5	37	5	n/a	n/a	0	836
2004	774	37	9	40	6	n/a	n/a	0	866
2005	789	39	9	55	3	n/a	n/a	0	895
2006	795	45	9	47	7	n/a	n/a	0	903
2007	670	42	8	60	5	n/a	n/a	32	817
2008	656	41	11	62	5	n/a	n/a	35	810
2009	681	51	8	68	2	n/a	n/a	35	845
2010	648	70	21	72	8	n/a	n/a	8	827
2011	628	70	12	81	7	2	14	0	814
2012	610	65	10	79	3	2	23	0	792
2013	603	58	9	65	3	1	29	0	768
2014	620	46	14	76	2	2	36	0	796
2015	638	32	14	73	4	1	41	0	803
2016	621	39	12	93	3	0	44	0	812
2017	629	48	7	101	3	0	36	0	824
2018	624	36	7	104	2	1	44	0	818
2019	609	38	7	108	3	2	37	0	804
2020	592	29	10	95	1	2	41	0	770
2021	575	38	8	90	1	3	42	0	757
2022	534	48	11	108	2	6	46	0	755
2023	584	51	12	114	3	4	53	0	821

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Citrus Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	630	33.0	19.1	40.6
1996	630	33.0	19.1	40.6
1997	664	39.0	17.0	41.7
1998	640	38.0	16.8	37.8
1999	683	38.0	18.0	37.8
2000	718	37.0	19.4	42.3
2001	779	40.0	19.5	39
2002	836	41.0	20.4	51.4
2003	836	41.0	20.4	51.4
2004	866	47.0	18.4	51
2005	895	49.0	18.3	51.6
2006	903	52.0	17.4	47
2007	817	47.0	17.4	47.4
2008	810	53.0	15.3	44
2009	845	60.4	15.9	48.6
2010	827	51.0	16.2	50.7
2011	814	49.5	16.4	53.8
2012	792	49.5	16.0	58.1
2013	768	52.0	14.7	61.7
2014	796	50.0	15.9	62.9
2015	803	52.0	15.4	62.5
2016	812	52.0	15.6	64.5
2017	824	51.0	16.1	64.4
2018	818	50.0	16.3	67.8
2019	804	47.0	17.1	65.7
2020	770	50.0	15.4	63.2
2021	757	45.5	16.6	68.2
2022	755	36.5	20.6	70.3
2023	821	49.5	16.5	59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Citrus Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	630	33.0	19.1	40.6
1996	630	33.0	19.1	40.6
1997	664	39.0	17.0	41.7
1998	640	38.0	16.8	37.8
1999	683	38.0	18.0	37.8
2000	718	37.0	19.4	42.3
2001	779	40.0	19.5	39
2002	836	41.0	20.4	51.4
2003	836	41.0	20.4	51.4
2004	866	47.0	18.4	51
2005	895	49.0	18.3	51.6
2006	903	52.0	17.4	47
2007	817	47.0	17.4	47.4
2008	810	53.0	15.3	44
2009	845	60.4	15.9	48.6
2010	827	51.0	16.2	50.7
2011	814	49.5	16.4	53.8
2012	792	49.5	16.0	58.1
2013	768	52.0	14.7	61.7
2014	796	50.0	15.9	62.9
2015	803	52.0	15.4	62.5
2016	812	52.0	15.6	64.5
2017	824	51.0	16.1	64.4
2018	818	50.0	16.3	67.8
2019	804	47.0	17.1	65.7
2020	770	50.0	15.4	63.2
2021	757	45.5	16.6	68.2
2022	755	36.5	20.6	70.3
2023	821	49.5	16.5	59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Citrus Springs Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$566 (7.6%)	$6,895 (92.4%)	$7,461
2019	$379 (4.8%)	$7,485 (95.2%)	$7,863
2020	$509 (6.0%)	$7,999 (94.0%)	$8,508
2021	$988 (11.4%)	$7,685 (88.6%)	$8,674
2022	$1,397 (15.1%)	$7,856 (84.9%)	$9,253
2023	$1,504 (15.5%)	$8,189 (84.5%)	$9,693

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Citrus Springs Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 390^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 503^rd of 1177 Middle schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Springs Middle School)	54	51	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	52	46	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Springs Middle School)	48	43	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	51	44	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Springs Middle School)	61	42	19%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	55	41	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Springs Middle School)	71	51	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	62	45	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Springs Middle School)	60	57	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Springs Middle School)	61	39	22%
8th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	49	32	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Citrus Springs Middle School)	53	45	8%
8th Grade Science (Citrus)	52	41	11%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Citrus Springs Middle School)	87	67	20%
End of Course Civics (Citrus)	74	62	12%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Citrus Springs Middle School)	99	80	19%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Citrus)	71	41	30%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Citrus Springs Middle School)	100	95	5%
End of Course Geometry (Citrus)	58	50	8%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	804	821	2.1%
African American	38	51	34.2%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	7	12	71.4%
Hispanic	108	114	5.6%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	609	584	4.1%
Two or More Races	37	53	43.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.7%	59%	6.7%

Schools Near Citrus Springs Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citrus Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	150 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-2244	821	50	16.5	59.0%	584 (71.1%)	51 (6.2%)	114 (13.9%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	53 (6.5%)	59.3	451^st of 1196 public middle schools	62.3%		54.4	503^rd of 1177 public middle schools	57.3%	52	60.0	53.0	60.0	43.0	66.0	52.0	46.0	95.0	100.0	67.0	$9,693	$1,504	$8,189
Dunnellon Middle School	Public	6-8	21005 Chestnut St	Dunnellon	34431	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6720	678	38	17.8	67.7%	354 (52.2%)	42 (6.2%)	245 (36.1%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)	46.7	634^th of 1196 public middle schools	47.0%		46.7	609^th of 1177 public middle schools	48.3%	25	52.0	42.0	43.0	66.0	46.0	56.0	38.0	90.0		61.0	$9,995	$1,700	$8,296
Inverness Middle School	Public	6-8	1950 Highway 41 N	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1471	1,017	65	15.6	59.6%	836 (82.2%)	42 (4.1%)	67 (6.6%)	16 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.4%)	36.2	776^th of 1196 public middle schools	35.1%		37.5	736^th of 1177 public middle schools	37.5%	40	49.0	46.0	44.0	41.0	51.0	29.0	29.0	69.0	95.0	55.0	$10,098	$1,458	$8,641
Crystal River Middle School	Public	6-8	344 NE Crystal St	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2116	900	52	17.3	63.7%	708 (78.7%)	45 (5.0%)	79 (8.8%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (6.6%)	39.5	727^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.2%		40.1	701^st of 1177 public middle schools	40.4%	26	55.0	39.0	38.0	42.0	56.0	34.0	39.0	59.0	98.0	47.0	$10,218	$1,511	$8,707
Lecanto Middle School	Public	6-8	3800 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 746-2050	809	45	17.9	54.9%	633 (78.2%)	26 (3.2%)	96 (11.9%)	15 (1.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.1%)	57.8	478^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.0%		63.6	397^th of 1177 public middle schools	66.3%	81	59.0	60.0	48.0	47.0	75.0	46.0	43.0	86.0	89.0	74.0	$9,503	$1,386	$8,118
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,067	49	21.7	68.5%	226 (21.2%)	244 (22.9%)	540 (50.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.6%)	28.4	886^th of 1196 public middle schools	25.9%		31.1	828^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.7%	58	33.0	37.0	41.0	40.0	36.0	46.0	30.0	87.0	96.0	44.0	$8,984	$1,930	$7,054
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	4773 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7930	1,365	67	20.3	54.4%	488 (35.8%)	246 (18.0%)	509 (37.3%)	52 (3.8%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	61 (4.5%)	41.2	705^th of 1196 public middle schools	41.1%		37.5	734^th of 1177 public middle schools	37.6%	29	53.0	40.0	43.0	48.0	29.0	54.0	45.0	74.0	93.0	67.0	$8,373	$1,274	$7,099

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Citrus Springs Middle School?

Students at Citrus Springs Middle School are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Citrus Springs Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 821 students attended Citrus Springs Middle School.

Is Citrus Springs Middle School a good school?

Citrus Springs Middle School ranks 451^st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Citrus Springs Middle School in?

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