Citrus Elementary School
Tel:
(407) 445-5475
Citrus Elementary School serves 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Citrus Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Citrus Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Citrus Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Citrus Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Citrus Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1427 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 33% |
| Black | 48% | 22% |
| White | 18% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orange School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Citrus Elementary School is Maynard Evans High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Acceleration West (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spring Lake Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ocoee Spring Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 582 students
1.1 miles
1105 Sarah Lee Ln
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 877-5047 1.1 PK-5 582 - Orlando Maynard Evans High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,448 students
1.4 miles
4949 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 522-3400 1.4 9-12 2,448 - Orlando Acceleration West Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 281 students
1.5 miles
2751 Lake Stanley Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 521-2358 1.5 7-12 281 - Ocoee Ocoee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 705 students
1.6 miles
400 S Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 877-5027 1.6 PK-5 705 - Ocoee Ocoee Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,429 student
1.7 miles
300 S Bluford Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 877-5035 1.7 6-8 1,429
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