Citrus Grove Elementary

Summary:

Citrus Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Palm City, Florida, serving around 600 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Martin County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 68 districts in the state, Citrus Grove stands out as a high-performing school with exceptional academic achievement.

Citrus Grove Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76% of 3rd graders, 74% of 4th graders, and 79% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to just 55% at the district and state levels. In Math, 86% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were proficient, compared to 60% in the district and state. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 69% also outpaces the district's 58% and the state's 53%.

While Citrus Grove's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is less diverse than nearby schools like Jensen Beach Elementary and Pinewood Elementary. Citrus Grove has a higher percentage of White students (75.83%) and a lower percentage of African American (3.17%) and Hispanic (15.83%) students. Additionally, the school serves a more affluent student population, with only 24.83% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 38.55% to 72.25% at surrounding schools. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to Citrus Grove's strong academic performance, but it also raises questions about the school's efforts to promote diversity and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2527 SW Citrus Blvd
Palm City, FL 34990

(772) 223-2513

District: Martin

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,448

Students who attend Citrus Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hidden Oaks Middle School
High:	South Fork High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 600

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Hispanic:

15.8%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Citrus Grove Elementary ranks better than 94.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.27. (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 (75.8%), Hispanic (15.8%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citrus Grove Elementary is 16.6, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Martin School District! (See more...)

Compare Citrus Grove Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citrus Grove Elementary is $10,448. 11 elementary schools in the Martin School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Martin:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin 33^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Citrus Grove Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	86.18	189^th	1919	90.2%
2011	85.11	221^st	1985	88.9%
2012	87.03	193^rd	1984	90.3%
2013	87.14	200^th	2029	90.1%
2014	86.47	228^th	2064	89.0%
2016	81.24	357^th	2087	82.9%
2017	84.63	276^th	2112	86.9%
2018	82.29	349^th	2118	83.5%
2019	78.80	430^th	2182	80.3%
2021	82.21	372^nd	2247	83.4%
2022	75.75	507^th	2219	77.2%
2023	90.66	157^th	2240	93.0%
2024	91.27	134^th	2256	94.1%

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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 Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	399	8	4	31	4	n/a	n/a	11	457
2010	451	11	8	34	5	n/a	n/a	15	524
2011	459	12	15	71	3	0	5	0	565
2012	478	19	16	77	3	0	10	0	603
2013	467	17	16	81	1	0	12	0	594
2014	470	12	12	81	3	1	11	0	590
2015	501	11	11	72	3	1	12	0	611
2016	536	11	10	88	2	0	20	0	667
2017	544	11	14	101	2	1	15	0	688
2018	536	8	12	100	2	1	16	0	675
2019	538	9	16	97	0	1	18	0	679
2020	536	11	15	102	0	0	19	0	683
2021	438	8	10	87	0	0	14	0	557
2022	433	15	15	84	0	0	17	0	564
2023	455	19	15	95	0	0	16	0	600

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 Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	457	28.1	18.3	13.9
2010	524	31.0	16.9	18.7
2011	565	40.0	14.1	20.7
2012	603	41.5	14.5	21.2
2013	594	42.0	14.1	20.5
2014	590	41.0	14.3	27.1
2015	611	40.0	15.2	21.3
2016	667	43.0	15.5	22.9
2017	688	45.0	15.2	20.5
2018	675	46.0	14.6	19.4
2019	679	43.0	15.7	19
2020	683	41.0	16.6	19.3
2021	557	37.0	15.0	23.5
2022	564	36.0	15.6	19
2023	600	36.0	16.6	24.8

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	457	28.1	18.3	13.9
2010	524	31.0	16.9	18.7
2011	565	40.0	14.1	20.7
2012	603	41.5	14.5	21.2
2013	594	42.0	14.1	20.5
2014	590	41.0	14.3	27.1
2015	611	40.0	15.2	21.3
2016	667	43.0	15.5	22.9
2017	688	45.0	15.2	20.5
2018	675	46.0	14.6	19.4
2019	679	43.0	15.7	19
2020	683	41.0	16.6	19.3
2021	557	37.0	15.0	23.5
2022	564	36.0	15.6	19
2023	600	36.0	16.6	24.8

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$353 (4.4%)	$7,754 (95.6%)	$8,107
2019	$346 (4.0%)	$8,343 (96.0%)	$8,689
2020	$325 (3.4%)	$9,225 (96.6%)	$9,551
2021	$402 (4.0%)	$9,655 (96.0%)	$10,058
2022	$488 (4.9%)	$9,401 (95.1%)	$9,889
2023	$629 (6.0%)	$9,820 (94.0%)	$10,448

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Citrus Grove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 430^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 157^th of 2240 Elementary schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Grove Elementary)	74	69	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	54	51	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus Grove Elementary)	69	71	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin)	58	54	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Grove Elementary)	69	70	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	57	55	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Grove Elementary)	74	67	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	67	60	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Grove Elementary)	73	68	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	55	50	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Grove Elementary)	75	67	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	64	45	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Citrus Grove Elementary)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Science (Martin)	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	679	600	11.6%
African American	9	19	111.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	15	6.3%
Hispanic	97	95	2.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	538	455	15.4%
Two or More Races	18	16	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19%	24.8%	5.8%

Schools Near Citrus Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citrus Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2527 SW Citrus Blvd	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 223-2513	600	36	16.6	24.8%	455 (75.8%)	19 (3.2%)	95 (15.8%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	91.3	134^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.1%		90.7	157^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.0%	23	76.0	74.0	79.0	86.0	84.0	86.0	69.0	$10,448	$629	$9,820
Palm City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1951 SW 34th St	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1565	559	35	16.2	20.2%	462 (82.6%)	7 (1.3%)	55 (9.8%)	24 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	92.1	108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.5	129^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.2%	21	83.0	73.0	81.0	85.0	77.0	83.0	79.0	$10,959	$850	$10,108
Bessey Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 SW Matheson Ave	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1500	562	38	14.9	27.6%	440 (78.3%)	4 (0.7%)	76 (13.5%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	87	253^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.8%		87.8	223^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	90.0%	30	70.0	75.0	71.0	76.0	83.0	78.0	72.0	$12,344	$1,798	$10,546
The Hope Charter Center For Autism	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2580 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 334-3288	28	3	9.3	53.6%	16 (57.1%)	2 (7.1%)	8 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Somerset Academy St. Lucie	Public, Charter	K-8	4402 SW Yamada Dr	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 237-8600	690	38	18.4	60.0%	226 (32.8%)	171 (24.8%)	247 (35.8%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.9%)	61.8	822^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	63.6%		49.3	1111^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.4%	289	53.0	53.0	69.0	63.0	52.0	66.0	60.0	$9,026	$1,119	$7,907
Felix A Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 NW Baker Rd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1640	531	37	14.3	40.5%	396 (74.6%)	30 (5.6%)	79 (14.9%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	78.5	445^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.3%		81	386^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.8%	59	67.0	68.0	59.0	79.0	69.0	77.0	63.0	$12,193	$1,110	$11,083
J. D. Parker School Of Technology	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 SE 10th St	Stuart	34996	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1580	519	36	14.4	72.3%	129 (24.9%)	110 (21.2%)	243 (46.8%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	38	1402^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.9%		43.5	1241^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.6%	161	30.0	45.0	45.0	49.0	57.0	58.0	50.0	$12,694	$2,229	$10,465
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	5200 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1595	726	48	15.2	64.3%	257 (35.4%)	45 (6.2%)	369 (50.8%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.5%)	31.9	1564^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.7%		31.5	1567^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.0%	3	43.0	39.0	53.0	39.0	39.0	51.0	51.0	$12,149	$2,284	$9,866
Windmill Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 SW Darwin Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 336-6950	1,006	59	17.1	68.0%	243 (24.2%)	322 (32.0%)	351 (34.9%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	71 (7.1%)	44.7	1226^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.7%		38.7	1369^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.9%	143	48.0	41.0	46.0	65.0	53.0	55.0	51.0	$10,635	$1,939	$8,696
Crystal Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2095 SW 96th St	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1525	441	32	13.7	38.5%	288 (65.3%)	8 (1.8%)	116 (26.3%)	11 (2.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	79.8	410^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.8%		73.2	550^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.4%	140	66.0	63.0	67.0	72.0	74.0	79.0	65.0	$13,318	$1,277	$12,041

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Grove Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Citrus Grove Elementary?

Students at Citrus Grove Elementary are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Citrus Grove Elementary a good school?

Yes. Citrus Grove Elementary ranks in the top 5.9% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Citrus Grove Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Citrus Grove Elementary.

What district is Citrus Grove Elementary in?

Martin

What schools do graduates of Citrus Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Citrus Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hidden Oaks Middle School
High : South Fork High School

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