Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Crest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crest School's student population of 104 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3508 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
7%
21%
White
76%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crest School's ranking?
Crest School is ranked #3508 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Crest School often compared to?
Crest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lecanto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crest School?
The graduation rate of Crest School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crest School?
104 students attend Crest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Crest School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crest School?
Crest School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Crest School offer ?
Crest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Crest School part of?
Crest School is part of Citrus School District.
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