Citrus School District
School District · Inverness, Florida
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
25
11 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
15,889
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
25
11 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
15,889
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#41 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,410
$351 vs Florida median
District size
15,889 students
Larger than Florida median
The short answer
Citrus ranks #41 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Citrus's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crystal River Primary School (8.6/10), Lecanto Primary School (8.4/10), and Citrus Eschool (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Citrus schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Citrus
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal River Primary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lecanto Primary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Citrus Eschool | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Floral City Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Lecanto Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Hernando Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Rock Crusher Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Homosassa Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Lecanto High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Forest Ridge Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $11,410 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Citrus demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crystal River Primary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Citrus students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Citrus with test data.
Schools in Citrus
25 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools4
High Schools7
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Inverness
- Total Enrollment
- 15,889
- Teachers (FTE)
- 976
- District spending per student
- $11,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Citrus?
Citrus's district-level spending was $11,410 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Crystal River Primary School is the highest-rated school in Citrus with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Citrus?
Across schools in Citrus with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. 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 6.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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