Below Average
#3019 of 3,778 schools in FL
Crest School
School · CITRUS
2600 S PANTHER PRIDE DR, Lecanto, FL 34461
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,019 of 3,778
In Lecanto
#5 of 6
public schools
In district
#16 of 23
CITRUS
Academic growth
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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About Crest School
Crest School is a public school in Lecanto, FL, part of CITRUS. Crest School serves approximately 109 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Crest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,019 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Crest School show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 109 students, Crest School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Crest School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 4.5:1 students to teachers, Crest School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Crest School — Students at Crest School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.
How Crest School Compares
See how Crest School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2600 S PANTHER PRIDE DR, Lecanto, FL 34461
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Crest School may also want to explore other schools in the area. CITRUS ESCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Inverness), which scores notably higher. Another option is SEVEN RIVERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SOLID ROCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Inverness), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lecanto, see our Lecanto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LECANTO MIDDLE SCHOOL Lecanto | 0.1 mi | 5.4 |
| LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL Lecanto | 0.1 mi | 5.7 |
| LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL Lecanto | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| SRMI @ RENAISSANCE CENTER Lecanto | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS Lecanto | 0.5 mi | — |
| POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lecanto | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| CYPRESS CREEK TREATMENT CENTER Lecanto | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| SEVEN RIVERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lecanto | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| ROCK CRUSHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Homosassa | 2.8 mi | 6.8 |
| FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hernando | 6.4 mi | 6.1 |
| CRYSTAL RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL Crystal River | 7.0 mi | 5.1 |
| CRYSTAL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Crystal River | 7.4 mi | 5.1 |
| CRYSTAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Crystal River | 7.5 mi | 4.6 |
| WEST COAST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Crystal River | 7.8 mi | 5.8 |
| HOMOSASSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Homosassa | 7.6 mi | 5.3 |
| HERNANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hernando | 8.5 mi | 5.4 |
| SOLID ROCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Inverness | 8.8 mi | 6.2 |
| PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Inverness | 8.9 mi | 6.6 |
| CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Citrus Springs | 10.7 mi | 4.3 |
| CITRUS ESCHOOL Inverness | 9.4 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 34461 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,795
Median Home Value
$287,200
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
Population
13,289
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
87.3%
Avg Commute
32.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
54.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crest School
What grades does Crest School serve?
Crest School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Crest School?
Crest School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crest School rank in FL?
Crest School ranks #3,019 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Crest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Crest School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crest School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crest School a charter school?
No, Crest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crest School a Title I school?
No, Crest School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crest School?
58.7% of students at Crest 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Citrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.2%
- Phone
- (352) 527-0303
Resources & Links
District
CITRUS- District Enrollment
- 15,889
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,410
- District Rank
- #16 of 23
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