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CITRUS

Florida · Public School District
28
Schools
15,951
Students
$11,891
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
60.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CITRUS is a public school district in Florida serving 15,951 students across 28 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,891 is below the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (28)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08821
CRYSTAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08900
INVERNESS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,017
LECANTO MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08809
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CITRUS ESCHOOL K-5KG–1252
CITRUS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMKG–120
CREST SCHOOLPK–12111
SRMI @ RENAISSANCE CENTER04–12147
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,891-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
40%
State
34.9%
Local (property tax)
40.1%
Federal
24.9%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
15,951
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 28 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,891, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CITRUS?
CITRUS has 28 public schools, serving a total of 15,951 students.
What is the graduation rate for CITRUS?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CITRUS spend per student?
CITRUS spends $11,891 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CITRUS?
61% of students in CITRUS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CITRUS?
Yes — 1 of the 28 schools in CITRUS is a charter school.
What grade levels does CITRUS serve?
CITRUS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CITRUS?
The median opportunity score across schools in CITRUS is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.