Dodgertown Elementary School vs Gifford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodgertown Elementary School
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Gifford Middle School
Vero Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
| Measure | Dodgertown Elementary School Vero Beach, Florida | Gifford Middle School Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2039 of 2,187 | #348 of 563 |
| National rank | #37473 of 50,301 | #7677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Vero Beach | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gifford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 31.6).
- •Gifford Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Gifford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Gifford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 68%).
- •Dodgertown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.0).
- •Gifford Middle School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 482.
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 Dodgertown Elementary School better than Gifford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gifford Middle School ranks higher (49.8 vs 31.6 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 Dodgertown Elementary School and Gifford Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Vero Beach and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodgertown Elementary School: 482. Gifford Middle School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodgertown Elementary School and Gifford Middle School rank in Florida?
Dodgertown Elementary School is 2039th of 2,187 and Gifford Middle School is 348th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).