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6.4 avg / 10

Citrus School District

School District · Inverness, Florida

Students: 15,889
Teachers (FTE): 976

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

25

11 elem, 4 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,410

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#35 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,410

$351 vs Florida median

District size

15,889 students

Typical than Florida median

About Citrus

Citrus is a Inverness, Florida school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 15,889 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $11,410 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Citrus demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Homosassa Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Citrus students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 7 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Citrus, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 51.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Citrus with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Inverness
Total Enrollment
15,889
Teachers (FTE)
976
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Citrus?

Citrus has 25 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Citrus?

The average composite rating for Citrus is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Citrus?

Citrus spends $11,410 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Citrus?

The average student-teacher ratio in Citrus is 16.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Citrus?

Homosassa Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Citrus with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Citrus?

Across schools in Citrus with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Citrus compare to other districts in Florida?

Citrus has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
51.1%
ELA Proficiency
50.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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