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#2193 of 3,778 schools in FL
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy
Elementary School · Polk · Davenport, FL
A Polk elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1775 SAND MINE RD, Davenport, FL 33897
- Math 32% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davenport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,457
Median home value
$279,100
Median rent
$1,880/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33897; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeprep Academy of PolkCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Four Corners Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Westside K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,405 | Compare → |
| Berkley Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 696 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #65 of 155
- District spending per student
- $11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is a public elementary school in Davenport, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 1,347 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,193 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy
What grades does Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy serve?
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy?
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy rank in FL?
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy ranks #2,193 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Ridge a Civics Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy a charter school?
No, Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy a Title I school?
No, Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy?
58.2% of students at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.1%
- Phone
- (863) 259-4001
- Area population (ZIP 33897)
- 29,206
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 33897; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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