Gifford Middle School
Vero Beach, FL · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Gifford Middle School is a middle school located in Vero Beach, Florida. The school serves 582 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 50/100 (C), Gifford Middle School performs at the state average for Florida. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gifford Middle School has a DataScore of 50/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Gifford Middle School has 582 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1.
Yes, Gifford Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +8, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Gifford Middle School is part of the Indian River in Vero Beach, Florida. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.