Serving 109 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (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 109 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Rankings
Crest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest School is 0.44, 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
#3502 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
73%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crest School's ranking?
Crest School is ranked #3502 out of 3,662 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% 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?
109 students attend Crest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Crest School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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 17:1.
What grades does Crest School offer ?
Crest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crest School part of?
Crest School is part of Citrus School District.
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