Summary:
The 34452 zip code area is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Inverness Primary School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School) and 1 high school (Citrus High School). While the elementary schools have performed well, with Pleasant Grove Elementary ranking in the top 35% of Florida elementary schools, Citrus High School has struggled, with relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects compared to district and state averages.
The elementary schools, Inverness Primary and Pleasant Grove Elementary, stand out for their strong academic performance, outpacing the Citrus district and state in several areas. Pleasant Grove, in particular, boasts a 66% proficiency rate in 5th grade science, significantly higher than the district and state. Both elementary schools also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and higher per-student spending compared to the district average.
In contrast, Citrus High School lags behind in academic performance, with low proficiency rates in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 9th/10th grade English Language Arts. This disparity in performance between the elementary and high school levels suggests a need for the district to investigate the factors contributing to the high school's challenges and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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