Citrus Grove K-8 Center

Citrus Grove K-8 Center serves 1,666 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Miami's diverse urban landscape. With 105 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1, providing reasonable class sizes for this large elementary school community. Academically, Citrus Grove is working to strengthen student achievement, with current proficiency rates of 22% in English Language Arts and 29% in mathematics.

The school ranks in the 12th percentile among Florida elementary schools, indicating significant room for academic growth as educators focus on improving student outcomes across all grade levels. The school draws families from the surrounding 33125 ZIP code area, a working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $37,370 and about one in four residents faces economic challenges. Despite financial constraints in the community, many families demonstrate strong commitment to homeownership, with median home values reaching $339,300.

Twenty percent of neighborhood adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. As a regular public school in Miami-Dade County, Citrus Grove K-8 Center plays an important role in educating students through their formative elementary and middle school years. The school operates within Miami's vibrant urban environment, serving families in a community that reflects the city's economic diversity and multicultural character.