Citrus Grove K-8 Center

Summary:

Citrus Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 866 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

Citrus Grove stands out from its surrounding schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (96.42%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 78.65% to 97.59% Hispanic. The school also consistently struggles with higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.6% to 41.0% over the past few years, much higher than the 23.2% to 35.9% range of its neighbors. Academically, Citrus Grove's test scores are consistently lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages, with only 24-39% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 49-65% for Miami-Dade and 47-60% for Florida.

Despite spending more per student ($14,511 in 2022-2023) than surrounding schools, which range from $9,659 to $13,769 per student, Citrus Grove has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, from 1,715 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 2,207 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 0-star rating. This underperformance compared to nearby schools like Kensington Park Elementary School, Bridgeprep Academy Interamerican Campus, and Mater Preparatory Academy suggests that Citrus Grove may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

2121 NW 5th St
Miami, FL 33125

(305) 642-4141

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
2207^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,511

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,666

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.7%

African American:

4.2%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Citrus Grove K-8 Center ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 279^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.42. (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: Hispanic (94.7%), African American (4.2%), White (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citrus Grove K-8 Center is 15.8, which is the 99^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Citrus Grove K-8 Center employs 105 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citrus Grove K-8 Center is $14,511, which is the 95^th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Citrus Grove K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Citrus Grove K-8 Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	19.06	1427^th	1688	15.5%
2007	8.70	1692^nd	1786	5.3%
2008	12.37	1653^rd	1789	7.6%
2009	11.65	1708^th	1847	7.5%
2010	9.74	1809^th	1919	5.7%
2011	9.92	1871^st	1985	5.7%
2012	12.79	1832^nd	1984	7.7%
2013	21.94	1678^th	2029	17.3%
2014	21.88	1715^th	2064	16.9%
2016	10.59	1953^rd	2087	6.4%
2017	15.76	1892^nd	2112	10.4%
2018	23.06	1705^th	2118	19.5%
2019	20.81	1821^st	2182	16.5%
2021	10.89	2102^nd	2247	6.5%
2022	11.36	2076^th	2219	6.4%
2023	12.60	2093^rd	2240	6.6%
2024	6.42	2207^th	2256	2.2%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

this school is the worst school my son was being bullied and the office staff have not yet done anything to stop this matter, i have spoken to the bully parents and counselor and Pricipal and i'm so upset that they do not take this matter seriously Close Quote

Enrollment information for Citrus Grove K-8 Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	23	18	3	1149	0	n/a	n/a	0	1193
1989	18	17	1	1163	0	n/a	n/a	0	1199
1990	19	16	1	1206	0	n/a	n/a	0	1242
1991	14	21	1	1047	0	n/a	n/a	0	1083
1992	24	18	1	1101	0	n/a	n/a	0	1144
1993	19	17	2	1140	0	n/a	n/a	0	1178
1994	26	21	2	1124	0	n/a	n/a	0	1173
1995	27	11	8	1127	0	n/a	n/a	0	1173
1996	27	11	8	1127	0	n/a	n/a	0	1173
1997	30	17	7	1143	0	n/a	n/a	0	1197
1998	29	20	7	1166	0	n/a	n/a	0	1222
1999	22	23	9	1195	0	n/a	n/a	0	1249
2000	10	27	12	1257	0	n/a	n/a	0	1306
2001	13	23	8	1275	0	n/a	n/a	0	1319
2002	10	16	2	1153	0	n/a	n/a	0	1181
2003	10	16	2	1153	0	n/a	n/a	0	1181
2004	14	20	3	1168	1	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2005	6	21	5	1079	1	n/a	n/a	0	1112
2006	10	22	4	1054	1	n/a	n/a	0	1091
2007	11	15	3	1021	1	n/a	n/a	0	1051
2008	9	13	4	1010	0	n/a	n/a	0	1036
2009	9	10	3	978	0	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2010	8	8	1	844	0	n/a	n/a	1	862
2011	8	13	1	884	0	0	4	0	910
2012	4	21	2	852	0	0	2	0	881
2013	6	22	2	864	0	0	2	0	896
2014	6	17	1	802	0	0	1	0	827
2015	5	15	2	792	0	0	1	0	815
2016	9	30	1	812	0	0	1	0	853
2017	12	21	1	898	0	0	1	0	933
2018	5	29	1	858	0	0	1	0	894
2019	11	37	2	866	0	0	0	0	916
2020	10	34	2	855	0	0	0	0	901
2021	7	43	2	786	0	0	0	0	838
2022	14	29	0	795	0	0	0	0	838
2023	13	17	0	835	0	1	0	0	866
2024	17	70	0	1578	0	1	0	0	1666

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Citrus Grove K-8 Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1193	76.0	15.6	72.1
1989	1199	77.0	15.5	79.2
1990	1242	79.0	15.7	81.1
1991	1083	77.0	14.0	82.9
1992	1144	73.0	15.6	80.2
1993	1178	66.0	17.8	84
1994	1173	75.0	15.6	84.6
1995	1173	69.0	17.0	85
1996	1173	69.0	17.0	85
1997	1197	69.0	17.3	87.6
1998	1222	72.0	17.0	85.4
1999	1249	75.0	16.7	92.5
2000	1306	77.0	17.0	92.6
2001	1319	78.0	16.9	91.9
2002	1181	67.0	17.6	92.3
2003	1181	67.0	17.6	92.3
2004	1206	69.0	17.5	93.8
2005	1112	72.0	15.4	93
2006	1091	73.0	14.9	87.5
2007	1051	74.0	14.2	85.6
2008	1036	77.5	13.4	84.2
2009	1000	69.7	14.4	88.4
2010	862	64.0	13.4	93.3
2011	910	65.0	14.0	95.2
2012	881	66.0	13.3	95.2
2013	896	66.0	13.5	96.1
2014	827	59.0	14.0	95.8
2015	815	60.0	13.5	96
2016	853	61.0	13.9	95.7
2017	933	67.0	13.9	92.8
2018	894	72.0	12.4	86.7
2019	916	73.0	12.5	92.2
2020	901	70.0	12.8	89.8
2021	838	70.0	11.9	92.2
2022	838	66.0	12.6	92.5
2023	866	65.0	13.3	65.4
2024	1666	105.0	15.8	57.8

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 Grove K-8 Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1193	76.0	15.6	72.1
1989	1199	77.0	15.5	79.2
1990	1242	79.0	15.7	81.1
1991	1083	77.0	14.0	82.9
1992	1144	73.0	15.6	80.2
1993	1178	66.0	17.8	84
1994	1173	75.0	15.6	84.6
1995	1173	69.0	17.0	85
1996	1173	69.0	17.0	85
1997	1197	69.0	17.3	87.6
1998	1222	72.0	17.0	85.4
1999	1249	75.0	16.7	92.5
2000	1306	77.0	17.0	92.6
2001	1319	78.0	16.9	91.9
2002	1181	67.0	17.6	92.3
2003	1181	67.0	17.6	92.3
2004	1206	69.0	17.5	93.8
2005	1112	72.0	15.4	93
2006	1091	73.0	14.9	87.5
2007	1051	74.0	14.2	85.6
2008	1036	77.5	13.4	84.2
2009	1000	69.7	14.4	88.4
2010	862	64.0	13.4	93.3
2011	910	65.0	14.0	95.2
2012	881	66.0	13.3	95.2
2013	896	66.0	13.5	96.1
2014	827	59.0	14.0	95.8
2015	815	60.0	13.5	96
2016	853	61.0	13.9	95.7
2017	933	67.0	13.9	92.8
2018	894	72.0	12.4	86.7
2019	916	73.0	12.5	92.2
2020	901	70.0	12.8	89.8
2021	838	70.0	11.9	92.2
2022	838	66.0	12.6	92.5
2023	866	65.0	13.3	65.4
2024	1666	105.0	15.8	57.8

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 Grove K-8 Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,647 (14.5%)	$9,714 (85.5%)	$11,361
2019	$1,708 (14.8%)	$9,843 (85.2%)	$11,550
2020	$1,708 (12.9%)	$11,581 (87.1%)	$13,289
2021	$2,962 (19.5%)	$12,243 (80.5%)	$15,205
2022	$3,535 (23.3%)	$11,651 (76.7%)	$15,186
2023	$2,908 (20.0%)	$11,603 (80.0%)	$14,511

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Citrus Grove K-8 Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1821^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2093^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Grove K-8 Center)	36	28	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus Grove K-8 Center)	54	41	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Grove K-8 Center)	38	33	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Grove K-8 Center)	52	36	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Grove K-8 Center)	34	27	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Grove K-8 Center)	46	23	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Citrus Grove K-8 Center)	28	29	1%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	916	866	5.5%
African American	37	17	54.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	866	835	3.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	11	13	18.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.2%	65.4%	26.9%

Schools Near Citrus Grove K-8 Center

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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 Biology 1 (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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citrus Grove K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	2121 NW 5th St	Miami	33125	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 642-4141	1,666	105	15.8	57.8%	17 (1.0%)	70 (4.2%)	1,578 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6.4	2207^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.2%		12.6	2093^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.6%	114	24.0	18.0	25.0	17.0	19.0	26.0	39.0	19.0	25.0	27.0	30.0	32.0	25.0	27.0	68.0	95.0	42.0	$14,511	$2,908	$11,603
Kensington Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	711 NW 30th Ave	Miami	33125	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 649-2811	966	63	15.3	56.6%	13 (1.3%)	13 (1.3%)	938 (97.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.2	1894^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.0%		20.4	1888^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.7%	6	31.0	27.0	34.0				59.0	37.0	44.0				26.0					$13,769	$3,175	$10,594
Bridgeprep Academy Interamerican Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	621 Beacom Blvd	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 643-4833	194	0	15.5	3.1%	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	189 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.8	1856^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.7%		50.4	1087^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.5%	769	43.0	44.0	43.0				41.0	28.0	37.0				34.0					$10,824	$1,413	$9,412
Mater Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	601 NW 12th Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 648-4580	357	20	17.8	95.0%	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	349 (97.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.2	1512^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.0%		15.2	2021^st of 2240 public elementary schools	9.8%	509	32.0	43.0	48.0				46.0	43.0	75.0				44.0					$9,659	$1,914	$7,745
Early Beginnings Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1411 NW 14th Ave	Miami	33125	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 325-1080	110	6	18.3	3.6%	5 (4.5%)	44 (40.0%)	58 (52.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)																		$20,604	$00	$20,604
Alpha Charter Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	1217 SW Fourth St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 624-3717	270	19	14.2	1.1%	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	265 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.3	2027^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.2%		18.8	1941^st of 2240 public elementary schools	13.3%	86	37.0	38.0	24.0				33.0	42.0	39.0				24.0					$11,269	$1,272	$9,998
Shenandoah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 SW 21st Ave	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 643-4433	821	49	16.7	61.9%	7 (0.9%)	7 (0.9%)	805 (98.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.4	1731^st of 2256 public elementary schools	23.3%		27	1682^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.9%	49	33.0	37.0	31.0				45.0	51.0	51.0				44.0					$10,481	$1,925	$8,556
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1190 SW 2nd St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 547-1520	850	55	15.4	53.8%	9 (1.1%)	22 (2.6%)	817 (96.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7.7	2195^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%		9.1	2152^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.9%	43	18.0	22.0	25.0				27.0	34.0	35.0				29.0					$9,785	$1,748	$8,038
Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools(Osceola Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	2700 SW 8th St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 530-5000	94	7	13.4	9.6%	18 (19.1%)	11 (11.7%)	64 (68.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.2	1817^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.5%		55.6	957^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.3%	860	36.0	40.0					55.0	33.0										$8,073	$00	$8,073
Mater Academy Kiwanis	Public, Charter	K-7	998 SW 1st Street	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 317-1901	197	15	13.1	87.8%	8 (4.1%)	4 (2.0%)	184 (93.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.5	560^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.2%					(n/a)	59.0	60.0	56.0				81.0	80.0	72.0				56.0					$21,991	$6,186	$15,805

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Grove K-8 Center

How many students attend Citrus Grove K-8 Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,666 students attended Citrus Grove K-8 Center.

What schools do graduates of Citrus Grove K-8 Center attend?

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What is the racial makeup of Citrus Grove K-8 Center?

Students at Citrus Grove K-8 Center are 95% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% White.

What district is Citrus Grove K-8 Center in?

Miami-Dade

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Citrus Grove K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Florida elementary schools.

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