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Citrus Springs Middle School

Middle School · Citrus · Citrus Springs, FL

A middle school in Citrus Springs, FL where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

150 W CITRUS SPRINGS BLVD, Citrus Springs, FL 34434

  • Math 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$11,410
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at Citrus Springs Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Citrus Springs Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,553

Median home value

$211,500

Median rent

$1,226/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

87.5%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in CITRUS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Citrus EschoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–12Not available71Compare →
Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–12Not available109Compare →
Crystal River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.66–8Not available911Compare →
Inverness Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.66–8Not available1,007Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Citrus

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#5 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

Citrus Springs Middle School is listed in CITRUS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Citrus Springs Middle School

Citrus Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Citrus Springs, FL, part of Citrus, serving approximately 793 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,215 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Citrus Springs Middle School

What grades does Citrus Springs Middle School serve?

Citrus Springs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Citrus Springs Middle School?

Citrus Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 793 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Springs Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Springs Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Citrus Springs Middle School rank in FL?

Citrus Springs Middle School ranks #2,215 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Citrus Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Citrus Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Springs Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Citrus Springs Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Citrus Springs Middle School a charter school?

No, Citrus Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Citrus Springs Middle School a Title I school?

No, Citrus Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citrus Springs Middle School?

54.7% of students at Citrus Springs Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
793
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Citrus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
Area population (ZIP 34434)
10,701
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
43.6
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 34434; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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