Citrus Grove Elementary vs Somerset Academy St. Lucie
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Grove Elementary
Palm City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Somerset Academy St. Lucie
Port ST Lucie · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
687 students
| Measure | Citrus Grove Elementary Palm City, Florida | Somerset Academy St. Lucie Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 2,187 | #1462 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6513 of 50,301 | #24640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 596 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Palm City | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citrus Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 50.8).
- •Citrus Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Citrus Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Citrus Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 53%).
- •Citrus Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.6).
- •Somerset Academy St. Lucie is the larger school with 687 students compared with 596.
- •Citrus Grove Elementary is a public school while Somerset Academy St. Lucie is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Citrus Grove Elementary better than Somerset Academy St. Lucie?
On the Success Index (US), Citrus Grove Elementary ranks higher (77.3 vs 50.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Citrus Grove Elementary and Somerset Academy St. Lucie?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Palm City and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Grove Elementary: 596. Somerset Academy St. Lucie: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Grove Elementary and Somerset Academy St. Lucie rank in Florida?
Citrus Grove Elementary is 431st of 2,187 and Somerset Academy St. Lucie is 1462nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).