Serving 102 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 4:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- 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
School Overview
Crest School's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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?
102 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 4:1, 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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