Below Average
#3298 of 3,778 schools in FL
Academy of Environmental Science
High School · Citrus · Crystal River, FL
A Citrus charter high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12695 W FORT ISLAND TRL, Crystal River, FL 34429
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Academy of Environmental Science score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Academy of Environmental Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,716
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Crystal River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,312 | Compare → |
| Citrus EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | Not available | 71 | Compare → |
| Citrus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Citrus
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #20 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy of Environmental Science is listed in CITRUS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Environmental Science
Academy of Environmental Science is a public high school in Crystal River, FL, part of Citrus, serving approximately 115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,298 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Environmental Science
What grades does Academy of Environmental Science serve?
Academy of Environmental Science serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Environmental Science?
Academy of Environmental Science has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Environmental Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Environmental Science is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Environmental Science rank in FL?
Academy of Environmental Science ranks #3,298 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Academy of Environmental Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Environmental Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy of Environmental Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Environmental Science has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Academy of Environmental Science a charter school?
Yes, Academy of Environmental Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy of Environmental Science a Title I school?
No, Academy of Environmental Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Environmental Science?
35.7% of students at Academy of Environmental Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Citrus County
- Phone
- (352) 795-8793
- Area population (ZIP 34429)
- 9,494
- Area median age
- 63.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34429; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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