Lecanto Middle School

Q: Is Lecanto Middle School a good school?

Lecanto Middle School ranks 478 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lecanto Middle School is a public middle school in Lecanto, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 809. 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.

Lecanto Middle School consistently outperforms the Citrus District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, and FAST/Math for 7th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, 86% of Lecanto Middle School students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 39% in the Citrus District and 55% statewide. The school also performs well in Civics, with 74% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 60% in the Citrus District and 67% statewide. However, Lecanto Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.2% in 2019-2020 to 38.3% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby middle schools in the Citrus District, such as Citrus Springs Middle School and Inverness Middle School, Lecanto Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic measures. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 184 out of 999 Florida middle schools in 2013-2014 to 478 out of 1196 in 2023-2024, suggesting that other middle schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461

(352) 746-2050

District: Citrus

SchoolDigger Rank:
478^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,503

Students who attend Lecanto Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lecanto High School

Feeder schools for Lecanto Middle School:

Elementary:	Forest Ridge Elementary School
	Lecanto Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 809

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lecanto Middle School ranks better than 60% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Citrus School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Lecanto Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Citrus School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Citrus School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lecanto Middle School is 17.9, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Citrus School District! (See more...)

Compare Lecanto Middle School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lecanto Middle School is $9,503, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Citrus School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lecanto Middle School 478^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lecanto 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 Lecanto Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	68.65	180^th	593	69.6%
2005	67.94	184^th	602	69.4%
2006	69.10	199^th	675	70.5%
2007	71.49	205^th	736	72.1%
2008	68.93	222^nd	740	70.0%
2009	73.79	202^nd	780	74.1%
2010	74.81	202^nd	839	75.9%
2011	73.40	222^nd	891	75.1%
2012	75.64	199^th	897	77.8%
2013	76.01	208^th	956	78.2%
2014	79.08	184^th	999	81.6%
2016	68.63	289^th	997	71.0%
2017	66.71	317^th	1031	69.3%
2018	65.25	339^th	1035	67.2%
2019	60.72	404^th	1099	63.2%
2021	50.14	556^th	1136	51.1%
2022	50.11	552^nd	1148	51.9%
2023	63.60	397^th	1177	66.3%
2024	57.83	478^th	1196	60.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The teachers and staff are really kind and are determined to help the students succeed in life. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lecanto Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	732	29	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	775
1989	730	31	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	775
1990	778	30	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	820
1991	780	38	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	835
1992	795	39	7	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	858
1993	859	36	11	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	928
1994	864	43	12	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	945
1995	704	9	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
1996	704	9	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
1997	728	6	12	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	754
1998	730	12	12	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	772
1999	736	7	12	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	774
2000	754	10	16	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	802
2001	770	9	14	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	806
2002	758	10	14	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	805
2003	758	10	14	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	805
2004	765	12	21	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	823
2005	795	17	22	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	859
2006	742	7	23	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	800
2007	679	8	19	30	6	n/a	n/a	19	761
2008	710	15	20	33	6	n/a	n/a	28	812
2009	675	18	18	34	2	n/a	n/a	32	779
2010	643	24	20	52	10	n/a	n/a	23	772
2011	603	25	31	53	7	0	24	0	743
2012	616	17	20	58	6	0	31	0	748
2013	629	21	19	52	7	0	26	0	754
2014	615	14	26	60	7	0	20	0	742
2015	573	16	37	66	3	0	18	0	713
2016	596	14	37	72	2	1	16	0	738
2017	610	20	32	80	0	2	19	0	763
2018	611	26	30	77	1	2	23	0	770
2019	634	28	30	55	3	2	21	0	773
2020	660	28	23	62	4	2	21	0	800
2021	664	30	22	81	3	1	25	0	826
2022	652	24	17	83	3	1	30	0	810
2023	633	26	15	96	5	1	33	0	809

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 Lecanto Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	775	47.0	16.4	30.3
1989	775	49.0	15.8	30.3
1990	820	55.0	14.9	30
1991	835	50.0	16.7	34.5
1992	858	50.0	17.1	29.7
1993	928	52.0	17.8	32.7
1994	945	50.0	18.9	37
1995	733	41.0	17.9	34.5
1996	733	41.0	17.9	34.5
1997	754	40.0	18.9	37.5
1998	772	39.0	19.8	37.7
1999	774	41.0	18.9	40.6
2000	802	39.0	20.6	41.3
2001	806	38.0	21.2	31
2002	805	42.0	19.2	42.4
2003	805	42.0	19.2	42.4
2004	823	43.0	19.1	43.5
2005	859	44.0	19.5	44.5
2006	800	49.0	16.3	38.8
2007	761	42.0	18.1	38.3
2008	812	48.0	16.9	39.9
2009	779	55.8	15.9	42.6
2010	772	46.0	16.7	48.6
2011	743	43.7	16.9	50.1
2012	748	40.9	18.2	55.7
2013	754	45.0	16.7	61.1
2014	742	45.0	16.4	60.9
2015	713	46.0	15.5	60.7
2016	738	46.0	16.0	65
2017	763	46.0	16.5	64.7
2018	770	44.0	17.5	63.8
2019	773	42.4	18.2	62.6
2020	800	46.1	17.3	59.1
2021	826	47.6	17.3	65.3
2022	810	49.6	16.3	65.4
2023	809	45.0	17.9	54.9

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 Lecanto Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	775	47.0	16.4	30.3
1989	775	49.0	15.8	30.3
1990	820	55.0	14.9	30
1991	835	50.0	16.7	34.5
1992	858	50.0	17.1	29.7
1993	928	52.0	17.8	32.7
1994	945	50.0	18.9	37
1995	733	41.0	17.9	34.5
1996	733	41.0	17.9	34.5
1997	754	40.0	18.9	37.5
1998	772	39.0	19.8	37.7
1999	774	41.0	18.9	40.6
2000	802	39.0	20.6	41.3
2001	806	38.0	21.2	31
2002	805	42.0	19.2	42.4
2003	805	42.0	19.2	42.4
2004	823	43.0	19.1	43.5
2005	859	44.0	19.5	44.5
2006	800	49.0	16.3	38.8
2007	761	42.0	18.1	38.3
2008	812	48.0	16.9	39.9
2009	779	55.8	15.9	42.6
2010	772	46.0	16.7	48.6
2011	743	43.7	16.9	50.1
2012	748	40.9	18.2	55.7
2013	754	45.0	16.7	61.1
2014	742	45.0	16.4	60.9
2015	713	46.0	15.5	60.7
2016	738	46.0	16.0	65
2017	763	46.0	16.5	64.7
2018	770	44.0	17.5	63.8
2019	773	42.4	18.2	62.6
2020	800	46.1	17.3	59.1
2021	826	47.6	17.3	65.3
2022	810	49.6	16.3	65.4
2023	809	45.0	17.9	54.9

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 Lecanto Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$588 (7.7%)	$7,091 (92.3%)	$7,679
2019	$423 (5.6%)	$7,197 (94.4%)	$7,620
2020	$499 (6.2%)	$7,509 (93.8%)	$8,007
2021	$905 (10.9%)	$7,429 (89.1%)	$8,334
2022	$1,444 (15.1%)	$8,092 (84.9%)	$9,535
2023	$1,386 (14.6%)	$8,118 (85.4%)	$9,503

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lecanto Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 404^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 397^th of 1177 Middle schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lecanto Middle School)	56	49	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	52	46	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lecanto Middle School)	56	47	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	51	44	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lecanto Middle School)	55	44	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	55	41	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lecanto Middle School)	62	52	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	62	45	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lecanto Middle School)	57	48	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lecanto Middle School)	49	41	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	49	32	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Lecanto Middle School)	63	49	14%
8th Grade Science (Citrus)	52	41	11%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Lecanto Middle School)	75	70	5%
End of Course Civics (Citrus)	74	62	12%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lecanto Middle School)	97	95	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Citrus)	71	41	30%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lecanto Middle School)	100	100
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	773	809	4.7%
African American	28	26	7.1%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	30	15	50%
Hispanic	55	96	74.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	634	633	0.2%
Two or More Races	21	33	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.6%	54.9%	7.7%

Schools Near Lecanto 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 English Language Arts 9th 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
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
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
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
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
D. S. Parrott Middle School	Public	6-8	19220 Youth Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7075	835	44	18.9	66.9%	495 (59.3%)	111 (13.3%)	157 (18.8%)	11 (1.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.7%)	25.9	917^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.3%		21.9	951^st of 1177 public middle schools	19.2%	34	39.0	34.0	25.0	70.0	45.0	41.0	36.0	31.0	59.0		48.0	$9,554	$1,608	$7,946
West Hernando Middle School	Public	6-8	14325 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7035	695	46	15.1	57.6%	344 (49.5%)	86 (12.4%)	212 (30.5%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.6%)	44.2	672^nd of 1196 public middle schools	43.8%		36.8	746^th of 1177 public middle schools	36.6%	74	54.0	42.0	33.0	90.0	47.0	39.0	68.0	42.0	73.0		64.0	$10,989	$1,768	$9,221

Frequently Asked Questions about Lecanto Middle School

What high school do graduates of Lecanto Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lecanto Middle School usually go on to attend Lecanto High School

Is Lecanto Middle School a good school?

Lecanto Middle School ranks 478^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lecanto Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 809 students attended Lecanto Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lecanto Middle School?

Students at Lecanto Middle School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Lecanto Middle School in?

Citrus

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