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Sebastian River Middle School

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Sebastian River Middle School ranks 441 st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

441^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 64% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Sebastian River Middle School in Sebastian, FL, serves 775 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-rated Indian River school district, which ranks 7th out of 70 districts in Florida.

This school has shown impressive recent improvement, climbing from a 2-star rating to a 3-star rating and reaching the 64th percentile in state rankings. Its standout feature is an exceptional advanced math program: 89% of students taking Algebra 1 and 97% taking Geometry scored proficient, far exceeding district and state averages by 25 to 39 percentage points. However, the school faces a "tale of two math programs"—while 6th and 7th graders outperform district averages in grade-level math, only 46% of 8th graders are proficient, significantly below the district average of 58%. The school also shows strong civics performance (83% proficient) and improving English Language Arts scores, though 8th grade science remains a concern at 58% proficiency, 8 points below the district.

The most pressing challenge is chronic absenteeism, which affects 40.6% of students—well above the district average of 35% and state average of 31.4%. This persistent issue likely contributes to inconsistent performance in core subjects. Nearby Sebastian Charter Junior High School, just 2.55 miles away, has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (15.8%) and a smaller student-teacher ratio (16.3), creating a competitive dynamic in the area. With a student-teacher ratio of 19.8—the highest among district middle schools—and spending of $10,918 per student, Sebastian River Middle School's future success will depend on tackling absenteeism and replicating its advanced math success across other subjects.

775

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,918

Per pupil spending ?

61.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9400 Fellsmere Rd
Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 564-5111

District: Indian River

Students who attend Sebastian River Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sebastian River High School

Feeder schools for Sebastian River Middle School:

Elementary:

Sebastian Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.0%

Hispanic:

39.6%

African American:

12.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg66%

Florida avg61%

441^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Middle Schools in the Indian River

7^th of 70Indian River among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	441 of 1216	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.7	538 of 1205	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.9	530 of 1196	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.4	697 of 1177	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.2	622 of 1148	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.8	669 of 1136	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.9	573 of 1099	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.5	652 of 1035	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.0	623 of 1031	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.8	639 of 997	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.3	624 of 999	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.6	542 of 956	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.5	443 of 897	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.3	445 of 891	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.1	411 of 839	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.8	355 of 780	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.4	315 of 740	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.3	337 of 736	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.0	304 of 675	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	61.9	238 of 602	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	54.0	296 of 593	50.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry97%+41 vs state

Algebra 189%+26 vs state

Civics83%+6 vs state

Math66%+7 vs state

English Language Arts64%+3 vs state

Science58%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sebastian River Middle School	Public	6-8	9400 Fellsmere Rd	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-5111	775	39	19.8	61.4%	341 (44.0%)	93 (12.0%)	307 (39.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.9%)	61.7	441^st of 1216 public middle schools	63.7%		53.7	538^th of 1205 public middle schools	55.4%	97	66.0	64.0	63.0	74.0	68.0	46.0	58.0	89.0	97.0		83.0	$10,918	$978	$9,940
Sebastian Charter Junior High School	Public, Charter	6-8	782 Wave St	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 388-8838	295	18	16.3	48.1%	186 (63.1%)	28 (9.5%)	57 (19.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.4%)	87.9	97^th of 1216 public middle schools	92.0%		86.1	133^rd of 1205 public middle schools	89.0%	36	86.0	91.0	77.0	91.0	50.0	77.0	80.0	84.0	91.0		96.0	$9,571	$272	$9,299
Storm Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	6400 57th St	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	No	(772) 564-6400	904	46	19.6	51.9%	492 (54.4%)	128 (14.2%)	212 (23.5%)	19 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (5.5%)	56	530^th of 1216 public middle schools	56.4%		60.1	459^th of 1205 public middle schools	61.9%	71	63.0	62.0	59.0	65.0	57.0	42.0	64.0	83.0	96.0		81.0	$9,502	$402	$9,101
Gifford Middle School	Public	6-8	4530 28th Ct	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3550	608	32	19.0	64.6%	215 (35.4%)	223 (36.7%)	134 (22.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.8%)	59.1	483^rd of 1216 public middle schools	60.3%		49	607^th of 1205 public middle schools	49.6%	124	70.0	59.0	56.0	70.0	54.0	47.0	70.0	90.0	98.0	100.0	86.0	$12,949	$1,451	$11,498
Oslo Middle School	Public	6-8	480 20th Ave SW	Vero Beach	32962	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3980	767	38	20.1	72.0%	297 (38.7%)	209 (27.2%)	201 (26.2%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.5%)	57	509^th of 1216 public middle schools	58.1%		52.3	564^th of 1205 public middle schools	53.2%	55	54.0	62.0	62.0	58.0	53.0	79.0	70.0	88.0	99.0		78.0	$11,749	$1,281	$10,467
Southwest Middle School	Public	7-8	451 Eldron Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 952-5800	997	52	19.1	53.9%	420 (42.1%)	279 (28.0%)	195 (19.6%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	90 (9.0%)	34.3	853^rd of 1216 public middle schools	29.9%		36.1	802^nd of 1205 public middle schools	33.4%	51		56.0	45.0		43.0	51.0	37.0	87.0	96.0		66.0	$10,670	$562	$10,108

Frequently Asked Questions about Sebastian River Middle School

What high school do graduates of Sebastian River Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sebastian River Middle School usually go on to attend Sebastian River High School

How many students attend Sebastian River Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 775 students attended Sebastian River Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sebastian River Middle School?

Students at Sebastian River Middle School are 44% White, 40% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Sebastian River Middle School in?

Indian River

Is Sebastian River Middle School a good school?

Sebastian River Middle School ranks 441^st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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