Citrus Springs Middle School vs Crystal Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Springs Middle School
Citrus Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Crystal Lake Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | Citrus Springs Middle School Citrus Springs, Florida | Crystal Lake Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 563 | #557 of 563 |
| National rank | #4387 of 15,369 | #13689 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 752 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 33% |
| city | Citrus Springs | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citrus Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 20.5).
- •Citrus Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 33%).
- •Citrus Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 30%).
- •Citrus Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 83.1%).
- •Citrus Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 23.5).
- •Crystal Lake Middle School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 752.
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 Springs Middle School better than Crystal Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Citrus Springs Middle School ranks higher (64.9 vs 20.5 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 Springs Middle School and Crystal Lake Middle School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Citrus Springs and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Springs Middle School: 752. Crystal Lake Middle School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Springs Middle School and Crystal Lake Middle School rank in Florida?
Citrus Springs Middle School is 181st of 563 and Crystal Lake Middle School is 557th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).