Summary:
The 34434 zip code is home to two schools: Citrus Springs Middle School and Central Ridge Elementary School. While both schools serve the same community, they exhibit distinct performance characteristics and areas for improvement.
Citrus Springs Middle School stands out for its strong performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in math, with 95% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 100% proficiency in Geometry. The school also excels in 8th grade FAST Math, with 52% proficiency, outpacing the Citrus district and state averages. However, Citrus Springs Middle School faces a significant challenge with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.4%, well above the district and state averages.
In contrast, Central Ridge Elementary School demonstrates relatively strong performance in 5th grade FAST Math and 5th grade science, surpassing the district and state averages in these areas. However, the school's overall performance is more mixed, with some grades falling behind the district and state benchmarks. Additionally, Central Ridge Elementary School has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 63.76%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students within the community.
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