Citrus Eschool

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Citrus Eschool ranks 124 th of 807 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Citrus Eschool K-5 is an alternative public virtual school located in Inverness, Florida, serving grades K-12 with a current enrollment of 52 students. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools and the broader Citrus district.

Citrus Eschool K-5 boasts significantly higher test scores than the Citrus district and the state of Florida, with 100% proficiency in EOC/Biology 1 in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 64% for the district and 67% for the state. The school's student population is also more racially diverse, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (23.08%) and Asian (1.92%) students compared to nearby schools like Srmi @ Renaissance Center and Crest School. Additionally, Citrus Eschool K-5 has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.5%, significantly lower than the 79.8% and 56.3% rates at the nearby alternative schools.

These exceptional metrics suggest that Citrus Eschool K-5 is providing a high-quality education and effectively engaging its diverse student population. The school's performance, particularly in subjects like Biology 1, Science, and English Language Arts, is noteworthy and could offer valuable insights for other schools in the Citrus district and beyond. The school's low free and reduced-price lunch rate of 30.77%, compared to the higher rates at nearby alternative schools, further highlights its unique position in the local educational landscape.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

1007 West Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450

(352) 726-1931

District: Citrus

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 807 Florida Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 1.6

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

Hispanic:

21.1%

African American:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Citrus Eschool is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Citrus Eschool ranks better than 84.6% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.88. (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 Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), Hispanic (21.1%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citrus Eschool is 1.6, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Citrus School District! (See more...)

Compare Citrus Eschool employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Citrus Eschool was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Citrus Eschool 124^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Citrus Eschool 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 Eschool

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.58	1602^nd	2219	27.8%

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

Rank History for Citrus Eschool

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.88	124^th	807	84.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Citrus Eschool

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	107	10	14	25	1	10	167
2023	37	0	1	12	0	2	52
2024	52	2	1	15	0	1	71

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 Eschool

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	167	7.0	23.8	70.7
2023	52	3.0	17.3	30.8
2024	71	43.0	1.6	26.8

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 Eschool

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	167	7.0	23.8	70.7
2023	52	3.0	17.3	30.8
2024	71	43.0	1.6	26.8

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 Eschool

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$14,932 (97.9%)	$328 (2.1%)	$15,260

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Citrus Eschool

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 10th 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citrus Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1007 W Main St	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 726-1931	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Citrus Eschool	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1007 West Main Street	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 726-1931	71	43	1.6	26.8%	52 (73.2%)	2 (2.8%)	15 (21.1%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)			90.0						90.0		100.0	64.0
Srmi @ Renaissance Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	3630 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 527-4567	90	4	22.5	73.3%	70 (77.8%)	3 (3.3%)	11 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)								(n/a)	14.0		18.0	0.0	14.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	36.0			$9,582	$2,851	$6,731
Crest School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2600 S Panther Pride Dr	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	No	(352) 527-0303	109	24	4.5	58.7%	79 (72.5%)	9 (8.3%)	14 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.4%)								(n/a)														$50,974	$6,756	$44,219
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2680 Wc 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 793-2315	7	0			3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (28.6%)								(n/a)
Sumter Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2680 Wc 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 793-2315	8	0			7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Contracted Residential Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2680 W County Rd 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	No	(352) 793-2315	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sumter Prep Academy	Public, Alternative	1-12	709 N. West St	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 568-1113	90	6	15.0	53.3%	48 (53.3%)	23 (25.6%)	13 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)								(n/a)	23.0	23.0	30.0	17.0	6.0	17.0	50.0	6.0	11.0	20.0	27.0		50.0	$23,509	$3,452	$20,058
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1070 Varsity Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 797-7013	59	6	9.8	11.9%	38 (64.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.8%)								(n/a)												90.0		$6,083	$736	$5,348
Hernando Virtual Instruction	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1070 Varsity Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 797-7072	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Eschool

What district is Citrus Eschool in?

Citrus

What is the racial makeup of Citrus Eschool?

Students at Citrus Eschool are 73% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Citrus Eschool?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended Citrus Eschool.

Is Citrus Eschool a good school?

Citrus Eschool ranks 124^th of 807 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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