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CITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

150 W CITRUS SPRINGS BLVD, CITRUS SPRINGS, FL 34434CITRUS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
821
Students
Total enrolled
$11,891
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 821 students in grades 06–08 in CITRUS SPRINGS, Florida.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,891 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
16.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

CITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in CITRUS SPRINGS, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 821 students. The district invests $11,891 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at CITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

821
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
50
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution422 male · 399 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 484 students
Student Composition
71%
14%
Asian1%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black6%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120027002089

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,891Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,891
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,232
Student Support$2,259
Administration$1,427
Operations$1,784
Other$1,189
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,891 spent per student, an estimated $5,268 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
40%
State government
34.9%
Local (property tax)
40.1%
Federal programs
24.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOLCITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHERNANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+7 more
↓
Middle
INVERNESS MIDDLE SCHOOLCRYSTAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOLLECANTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
LECANTO HIGH SCHOOLCITRUS HIGH SCHOOLCRYSTAL RIVER HIGH SCHOOLCITRUS ESCHOOL 6-12
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCitrus County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCITRUS →
Phone: (352)344-2244
NCES ID: 120027002089
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CITRUS SPRINGS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CITRUS
High
LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL
1,630 students · 09–12
● 38 opp46% FRL
High
CITRUS HIGH SCHOOL
1,503 students · 09–12
● 42 opp54% FRL
High
CRYSTAL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
1,249 students · 09–12
56% FRL
Mid
INVERNESS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,017 students · 06–08
60% FRL
Mid
CRYSTAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
900 students · 06–08
64% FRL
Elem
LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL
820 students · PK–05
● 38 opp63% FRL
Elem
CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
817 students · PK–05
71% FRL
Elem
HERNANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
813 students · PK–05
71% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
150 W CITRUS SPRINGS BLVD, CITRUS SPRINGS, FL 34434
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.