Serving 1,457 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy's student population of 1,457 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy is 0.59, 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
#2958 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy's ranking?
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy is ranked #2958 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy often compared to?
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy?
1,457 students attend Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy?
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy offer ?
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy part of?
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy is part of Polk School District.
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