Citrus Grove Elementary School vs George W. Marks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Grove Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students
George W. Marks Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students
| Measure | Citrus Grove Elementary School Deland, Florida | George W. Marks Elementary School Deland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1038 of 2,187 | #1068 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #17341 of 50,301 | #17862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 729 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| city | Deland | Deland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.2 vs 60.5).
- •Citrus Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Citrus Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Citrus Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 57.2%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 729.
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 School better than George W. Marks Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Citrus Grove Elementary School and George W. Marks Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Deland and Deland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Grove Elementary School: 729. George W. Marks Elementary School: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Grove Elementary School and George W. Marks Elementary School rank in Florida?
Citrus Grove Elementary School is 1038th of 2,187 and George W. Marks Elementary School is 1068th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).