Gifford Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Vero Beach, Florida 32967 · Indian River
#348 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#7677 of 15,369 nationally
About Gifford Middle School
Gifford Middle School is a public middle located in Vero Beach, in the Indian River school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 608 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 348th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 608.
There are 17 schools in Vero Beach; Gifford Middle School ranks 12th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gifford Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gifford Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
St. Peter's Academy
Vero Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
120 students · 1.1 km away
Dodgertown Elementary School
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 1.5 km away
North County Charter School
Vero Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 4.3 km away
Storm Grove Middle School
Vero Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students · 4.9 km away
Rosewood Magnet School
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
558 students · 5.1 km away
Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,645 students · 5.3 km away
Beachland Elementary School
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students · 5.3 km away
Vero Beach Elementary School
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students · 5.8 km away
Indian River Charter High School
Vero Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
682 students · 6.1 km away
Glendale Elementary School
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 6.9 km away
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602 students
J. H. Workman Middle School
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602 students
Parkway Middle School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Avon Park Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gifford Middle School a good school?
Gifford Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 49.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #348 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gifford Middle School rank in Florida?
Gifford Middle School ranks #348 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #7677 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gifford Middle School?
Gifford Middle School had 608 students in 2025.
Is Gifford Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Gifford Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gifford Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gifford Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.