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Gifford Middle School

4530 28th Ct
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Gifford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gifford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gifford Middle School's student population of 582 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gifford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gifford Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2518 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gifford Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gifford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gifford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gifford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gifford Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gifford Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gifford Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gifford Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gifford Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gifford Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Gifford Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gifford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gifford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gifford Middle School's ranking?
Gifford Middle School is ranked #2518 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gifford Middle School often compared to?
Gifford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Storm Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gifford Middle School?
582 students attend Gifford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gifford Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gifford Middle School?
Gifford Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gifford Middle School offer ?
Gifford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gifford Middle School part of?
Gifford Middle School is part of Indian River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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