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Best Schools in Citra, FL
Citra, FL has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,695 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Citra underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Citra, FL
The top high schools in Citra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
2. Hawthorne Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Citra, FL
The top middle schools in Citra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Marion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Citra, FL
The top elementary schools in Citra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reddick-collier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
2. Sparr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
3. Fort Mccoy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 964 Students
4. Chester Shell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Citra, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Citra, FL has a total population of 5,822 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Citra, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Citra, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Citra, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Citra, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Citra, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Citra, FL
How many schools are in Citra, FL?
Citra, FL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,695 students in total.
How do schools in Citra perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Citra score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Citra underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Citra?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Citra
2 of 2 schools in Citra carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Citra. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.