- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crystal River, FL
Crystal River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crystal River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120027000312
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal River Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Crystal River · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal River Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal River Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Crystal River, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Crystal River Middle School held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120027000312 · Crystal River, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 17.4:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Crystal River Middle School held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crystal River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecanto High S
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- Citrus High Sc
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River High School
1,293 students
- Inverness Midd
Inverness Middle School
911 students
- This school
Crystal River Middle School
906 students
- Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs Elementary School
877 students
What this shows Crystal River Middle School reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal River Middle School compares
Crystal River Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
241
in-school suspensions + 249 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Crystal River Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Citrus reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crystal River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crystal River Middle School
How many students attend Crystal River Middle School?
Crystal River Middle School has 906 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crystal River, FL. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal River Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crystal River Middle School?
60.6% of students at Crystal River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crystal River Middle School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Crystal River, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal River Middle School?
Crystal River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crystal River Middle School rank among public schools in Crystal River?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal River Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Crystal River, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Citrus?
Besides Crystal River Middle School, Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students), Citrus High School (1,465 students), and Crystal River High School (1,293 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.