Indian River School District
School District · Vero Beach, Florida
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
28
17 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
16,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
28
17 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
16,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#7 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,843
+$82 vs Florida median
District size
16,950 students
Larger than Florida median
The short answer
Indian River ranks #7 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Indian River's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 27 schools. Its top-rated schools are Osceola Magnet School (9.1/10), Vero Beach Elementary School (9.0/10), and Fellsmere Elementary School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Indian River schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Indian River
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (27 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osceola Magnet School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Vero Beach Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Fellsmere Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | St. Peter's Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Pelican Island Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Indian River Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Beachland Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Glendale Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Oslo Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | North County Charter School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Indian River
Indian River is a Vero Beach, Florida school district serving 28 schools.The district educates 16,950 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.4:1. District-level spending was $11,843 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Indian River demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Osceola Magnet School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Indian River students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Indian River, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Indian River with test data.
Schools in Indian River
28 schoolsElementary Schools17
Middle Schools5
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Vero Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 16,950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 830
- District spending per student
- $11,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Indian River?
Indian River has 28 schools in total — 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Indian River?
The average composite rating for Indian River is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Indian River?
Indian River's district-level spending was $11,843 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Indian River?
The average student-teacher ratio in Indian River is 20.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Indian River?
Osceola Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Indian River with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Indian River?
Across schools in Indian River with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Indian River compare to other districts in Florida?
Indian River has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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