What grades does GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?

GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Middle school serving students in VERO BEACH, FL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL located?

GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is located at VERO BEACH, FL in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL?

GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 21:1.

What schools are in VERO BEACH, FL?

VERO BEACH, FL is served by the local school district. GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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VERO BEACH, FL 32967

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Oct

Mon

Girls basketball tryouts 3-4:30Event

Oct

Mon

InnovatED Townhall: Wabasso School, Sebastian Elementary School, and Sebastian River Middle SchoolEvent

Oct

Mon

School Board Awards & PresentationsEvent

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Oct

Mon

Business MeetingEvent

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Oct

Tue

Girls basketball tryouts 3-4:30Event

Oct

Tue

SAC Meeting - School Recognition DiscussionEvent

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

587

Student:Teacher

21:1

Locale

Suburban

District

INDIAN RIVER

Econ. Disadvantaged

66.6%

Phone

(772)564-3550

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45%

37th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

46%

47th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

24.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

42 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1

Near average in FL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

78% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,843

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,973

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,454

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 19%Local 65%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.5%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

11.1%

Uninsured residents

9.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,791

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,651

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,081 (41%)

Speech/Language Impairment

437 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

425 (16%)

Autism

326 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

100 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

68 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

608

Current enrollment

Stable(-7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Girls basketball tryouts 3-4:30

Event

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

InnovatED Townhall: Wabasso School, Sebastian Elementary School, and Sebastian River Middle School

Event

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

School Board Awards & Presentations

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Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in INDIAN RIVER. Gifford Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Teacher/Student No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	No school for students/teachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Book Fair Review the fair notice for dates, times, and volunteer opportunities.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Honor Roll Certificates during lunches	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	High school conference night Check the school notice for conference night schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Middle school conference night Check the school notice for conference schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Conference Night Review the conference notice for scheduling and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Elementary school conference night; K-8 school conference night Review the conference notice for scheduling and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	No school for students/teachers due to conferences	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	United Way Day of Caring This year, the district's efforts will center on a signature volunteer project at Citrus Elementary School. We encourage everyone to come to the Citrus Elementary volunteer opportunity as many families and community partners throughout our district will be there for this project. Review the event notice for volunteer opportunity details.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Girls basketball tryouts 3-4:30	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	InnovatED Townhall: Wabasso School, Sebastian Elementary School, and Sebastian River Middle School	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	School Board Awards & Presentations Check the published agenda for award recipients and presentation details.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Business Meeting Review the agenda for meeting topics and attendee details.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Girls basketball tryouts 3-4:30	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	SAC Meeting - School Recognition Discussion	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	InnovatED: Wabasso School Townhall	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Boo Bash - Annual Music Mash-up 6:00pm in Gym/courtyard	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Staff professional learning day; no school for students	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Boys Basketball tryouts 4:30-6:00	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	InnovatED: Sebastian River Middle School Townhall	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Boys basketball tryout 4:30-6:00pm	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Applications Due for IRC School Board Appointments/Citizen Positions Application Deadline: November 4, 2026 Applications Due for IRC School Board Appointments/Citizen PositionsApplication Deadline: November 4, 2026Click here for more information:Citizen Positions Information	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Veteran's Day Breakfast We invite all Veteran’s that are family or friends of our students to attend a small recognition breakfast in our cafeteria anytime between 7:40-8:05am. Come out and have a donut with your student, and allow us to show our appreciation for your service. Check the event notice for time, location and how to participate.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day - No school for students/teachers	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	GMS Science Fair	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Organization Meeting (Election Year) Review the organization notice for meeting agenda and participation details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Superintendent's Workshop Review the administrative notice for workshop details and participants.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Business Meeting Review the agenda for meeting topics and attendee details.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Thanksgiving Lunch Check the event notice for lunch details, menu, and participation information.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	School Picture -Retakes	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	GMS Science Fair Awards Night	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	PBIS Croc & Slide Day	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Student Principal for a Day Student Principal for a Day is a districtwide Pillar Event for elementary, middle, and high schools. Selected students will spend the day alongside the principal, gaining firsthand experience in school leadership, decision making, and service.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break -NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/10- & 11-mo employees Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/10- & 11-mo employees Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/all employees Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/all employees Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Orchestra and Choir Dress Rehearsal for Winter Concert	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	NJHS Induction Ceremony Review the ceremony notice for induction details and participant information.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	GMS Orchestra Winter Concert	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Superintendent's Workshop Review the administrative notice for workshop details and participants.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	School Board Awards & Presentations Check the published agenda for award recipients and presentation details.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Business Meeting Review the agenda for meeting topics and attendee details.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	PBIS Hat Day	Event	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	PBIS Croc & Slide Day	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Band Winter Concert at PAC @ 7:00pm	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Modified instructional day Review the calendar for the modified schedule and any related changes.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Modified Instructional Day Review the calendar for the modified schedule and any related changes.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Modified instructional day; end of second grading quarter	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	PBIS 2nd Quarter Party	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOL Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employees	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Optional teacher planning day; no school for students	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teacher planning/school-based professional learning day; no school for students	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students return from Winter Break	Event	—
Sat, Jan 9, 2027	MySDIRC Showcase of Schools All School Administrators, Teacher Leaders, Student Ambassadors, Families and students	Event	—
Sat, Jan 9, 2027	Showcase of Schools	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	First Semester Awards Ceremony	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	All Lacrosse-Baseball-Softball Tryouts	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Club Rush (MId-year) during lunch	Event	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	All Lacrosse-Baseball- Softball tryouts	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	All lacrosse- baseball-softball tryouts	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	PBIS Croc & Slide Day	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Celebrate Literacy Week	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Band Parent Meeting 6:00 in Cafeteria	Event	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Staff professional learning day; no school for students	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	High school conference night Check the school notice for conference night schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Middle school conference night Check the school notice for conference schedule and registration details.	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Conference Night Review the conference notice for scheduling and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Elementary school conference night; K-8 conference night Review the conference notice for scheduling and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No school for students/teachers due to conferences	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day - no school; holiday for students/employees Review the school calendar for closure details and holiday observance information.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	SAC Meeting Check the meeting agenda for discussion topics and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	PBIS Croc & Slide Day	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	PBIS Hat Day	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Incoming 6th Grade Night	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Superintendent's Art Gallery	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of third grading quarter	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Cheer Parent Meeting @4:30 in media center	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Night of the Arts Check the event notice for schedule and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	PBIS 3rd Quarter Party	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	PBIS Hat Day	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break - NO SCHOOL Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/10- & 11-mo employees Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/10- & 11-mo employees Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/10- & 11-mo employees Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/all employees Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/all employees Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	6th grade Flag Football Tryouts	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	7th grade Flag Football Tryouts	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	SAC Meeting Check the meeting agenda for discussion topics and participation details.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	8th grade Flag Football Tryouts	Event	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	Cheer Tryouts 4:30-6pm in Gym	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Cheer Tryouts 4:30-6pm in Gym	Event	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	Cheer Tryouts 4:30-6pm in Gym	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Cheer Tryouts 4:30-6pm in Gym	Event	—
Sat, Apr 10, 2027	Bill Wilson Track Meet Check the event notice for meet details and participation information.	Event	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	Cheer Parent Meeting and uniform fitting 4-6pm in Gym	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Jackie Robinson Celebration Game Check the event notice for game date, time and location details.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Color Guard spring show 6pm in Gym	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Earth Day	Event	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Take your child to work day Check the event notice for participation details and requirements.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	No school for students/teachers	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Parent Testing InformationNight - 6-7pm	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	SAC Meeting Check the meeting agenda for discussion topics and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Grad Walks Review the event notice for ceremony details and schedule.	Event	—
Sun, May 2, 2027	Teacher Appreciation Week Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Event	—
Sun, May 2, 2027	Testing Week -TBD	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Band Spring Concert 7pm at PAC	Event	—
Sun, May 9, 2027	Testing Week - TBD	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Music Department Awards 6pm in Cafeteria	Event	—
Sun, May 16, 2027	Testing Week - TBD	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Sports Banquet 6pm in cafeteria	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Sebastian River High School Graduation Check the graduation notice for ceremony details and schedule.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	PBIS Croc & Slide Day	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Yearbook Signing Party - 7th Period	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Vero Beach High School Graduation Check the graduation notice for ceremony details and schedule.	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Mathletes Competition	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	6th Grade Awards Ceremony Check the school calendar for ceremony details and honorees.	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Field Day/Cookout Reward for Testing during lunches	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	7th Grade Awards Ceremony	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Modified Instructional Day Review the calendar for the modified schedule and any related changes.	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	8th Grade Graduation Ceremony	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Modified instructional day Review the calendar for the modified schedule and any related changes.	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Music Department Field Trip-All Day	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Modified Instructional Day - Last Day for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Modified instructional day; last day of school for students; end of fourth grading quarter Check the school calendar for the modified schedule and final day details.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - schools closed	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gifford Middle School

GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 587 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in VERO BEACH, FL.