Very Good
#1156 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 31% in state
Imagine at South Vero
Elementary School · Indian River · Vero Beach, FL
An Indian River charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6000 4TH ST, Vero Beach, FL 32968
- Math 69% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 146.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Imagine at South Vero score 71% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 71% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Imagine at South Vero sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vero Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,801
Median home value
$357,800
Median rent
$1,716/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32968; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Academy of Vero BeachPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Glendale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| The Willow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Liberty Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | Not available | 539 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indian River
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #14 of 28
- District spending per student
- $11,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Imagine at South Vero is listed in INDIAN RIVER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imagine at South Vero
Imagine at South Vero is a public elementary school in Vero Beach, FL, part of Indian River, serving approximately 880 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 146.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imagine at South Vero
What grades does Imagine at South Vero serve?
Imagine at South Vero serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Imagine at South Vero?
Imagine at South Vero has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine at South Vero?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine at South Vero is 146.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Imagine at South Vero rank in FL?
Imagine at South Vero ranks #1,156 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Imagine at South Vero's MySchoolScout rating?
Imagine at South Vero has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Imagine at South Vero?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imagine at South Vero has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Imagine at South Vero a charter school?
Yes, Imagine at South Vero is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Imagine at South Vero a Title I school?
No, Imagine at South Vero is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imagine at South Vero?
0.3% of students at Imagine at South Vero qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 880
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 146.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Indian River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (772) 567-2828
- Area population (ZIP 32968)
- 15,576
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32968; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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