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Citrus Grove Elementary School vs. Bessey Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Citrus Grove Elementary School or Bessey Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Citrus Grove Elementary School
2527 Sw Citrus Blvd
Palm City, FL 34990
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Bessey Creek Elementary School
2201 Sw Matheson Ave
Palm City, FL 34990
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Bessey Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bessey Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
572 students
563 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Citrus Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bessey Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Citrus Grove Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bessey Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Citrus Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bessey Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Grove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Martin School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bessey Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Martin School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#676 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#295 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Citrus Grove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bessey Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Citrus Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Martin School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bessey Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Martin School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in FL)
78%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Citrus Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Martin School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bessey Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Martin School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)
65-69%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Citrus Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Martin School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bessey Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Martin School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Citrus Grove Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bessey Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
-
Kindergarten Students
66
101
Grade 1 Students
104
108
Grade 2 Students
102
86
Grade 3 Students
95
102
Grade 4 Students
118
93
Grade 5 Students
84
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Citrus Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bessey Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Citrus Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bessey Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Citrus Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bessey Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Citrus Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bessey Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Citrus Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bessey Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Martin School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Citrus Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Martin School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bessey Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Martin School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Citrus Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Martin School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bessey Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Martin School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Citrus Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Martin School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bessey Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Martin School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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