Crystal River Middle School
Tel:
(352) 795-2116
- Crystal River Middle School serves 838 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Crystal River Middle 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 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Crystal River Middle School's student population of 838 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 838 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Crystal River Middle 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 Crystal River Middle School is 0.29, 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 | #1713 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 33% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 84% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Citrus School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Crystal River Middle School is Crystal River High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crest School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crystal River Primary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crystal River Crystal River High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,304 student
0.6 miles
3195 Crystal River High Dr
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641 0.6 9-12 1,304 - Crystal River Crystal River Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 671 students
0.6 miles
8624 W Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211 0.6 PK-5 671 - Crystal River Academy Of Environmental Science Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 67 students
2.9 miles
12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793 2.9 9-12 67 - Homosassa Rock Crusher Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 642 students
4.8 miles
814 S Rock Crusher Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010 4.8 PK-5 642 - Lecanto Crest School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 108 students
7.5 miles
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303 7.5 PK-12 108
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