Excellent
#473 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
Citrus Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Volusia · Deland, FL
A Volusia elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
729 HAZEN RD, Deland, FL 32720
- Math 52% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Citrus Grove Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 54% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Citrus Grove Elementary School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,512
Median home value
$280,600
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Casa MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| St Barnabas Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #8 of 80
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Citrus Grove Elementary School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citrus Grove Elementary School
Citrus Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deland, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 825 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citrus Grove Elementary School
What grades does Citrus Grove Elementary School serve?
Citrus Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Citrus Grove Elementary School?
Citrus Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Grove Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citrus Grove Elementary School rank in FL?
Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks #473 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Citrus Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Citrus Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Citrus Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citrus Grove Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Citrus Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Citrus Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Citrus Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Citrus Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citrus Grove Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Citrus Grove Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 825
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (386) 736-5290
- Area population (ZIP 32720)
- 34,633
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 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.
- 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 32720; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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