LECANTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

3800 W EDUCATIONAL PATH
LECANTO, FL 34461

(352)746-2050

lms.citrusschools.org/

786 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lecanto Middle School, located in Lecanto, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Citrus County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The campus environment emphasizes a balance between core subject mastery and the development of essential life skills, aiming to support the transition of students through their formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By leveraging its digital presence to keep families informed, Lecanto Middle School focuses on maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and the local community. Through its structured programs and focus on student development, the school strives to cultivate a positive and productive learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

786

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LECANTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	107
Black	21
Asian	24
Two or More	47
American Indian	4

White
583 (74.2%)
Hispanic
107 (13.6%)
Two or More
47 (6.0%)
Asian
24 (3.1%)
Black
21 (2.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CITRUS
Phone:	(352)746-2050
Website:	http://lms.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 230

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 286