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Imagine At South Vero

Public, Charter Grades K-8
569th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 75% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

Imagine At South Vero is a public charter school in Vero Beach, FL, serving 892 students in grades K-8 within the high-performing Indian River School District, which ranks in the top 10% of Florida districts.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic rigor, particularly in middle school. Students achieve remarkable results on high school-level exams, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and 94% in Algebra 1—far exceeding district and state averages. The school has earned a consistent 4-star rating and shows a clear pattern of improvement over the past decade. Its middle school program is a powerhouse, with 7th grade math proficiency at 88% compared to the district's 62%. However, elementary math and science scores, while solid, are not as dominant. The school also boasts extremely low chronic absenteeism at 17.3%, roughly half the district average, and operates with significantly lower per-student spending ($8,703) compared to nearby schools like Glendale Elementary School ($14,490), demonstrating remarkable efficiency.

One notable aspect is the school's demographic profile, with a very low free/reduced lunch rate of 2.35% in 2024-2025, contrasting sharply with nearby schools like Dodgertown Elementary School (68.05%) and Vero Beach Elementary School (68.3%). This context helps explain the school's high performance, though it's important to note that the school's success is also driven by strong attendance and a rigorous academic program. For parents seeking a school that excels in preparing students for advanced coursework, especially in middle school, Imagine At South Vero is a standout choice in the Indian River district.

892
Students ?
16.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$8,703
Per pupil spending ?
2.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 6000 4th St
       Vero Beach, FL  32968

(772) 567-2828

District: Indian River

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
African American:
8.2%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 84th percentile in 2024 → 75th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Florida average (76% vs 62% meeting standards)
Above the Florida median (75th percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 84th-percentile peak (2024) to 75th (2026)
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school76%
District avg69%
Florida avg62%
Elementary school
569th of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 25%▲ up 8 pts since 2016
From top 33% (2016) to top 25% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
261st of 1,216
Florida public middle schools ?
Top 21%▼ down 12 pts since 2016
From top 10% (2016) to top 21% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Florida Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
7th of 16Elementary Schools in the Indian River
7th 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)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202672.3569 of 224074.6%★★★★☆
202573.8536 of 225876.3%★★★★☆
202481.5367 of 225683.7%★★★★☆
202380.8390 of 224082.6%★★★★☆
202280.1411 of 221981.5%★★★★☆
202181.8384 of 224782.9%★★★★☆
201967.5681 of 218268.8%★★★☆☆
201870.2604 of 211871.5%★★★★☆
201766.9680 of 211267.8%★★★☆☆
201666.4691 of 208766.9%★★★☆☆
201460.1814 of 206460.6%★★★☆☆
201376.9415 of 202979.5%★★★★☆
201282.3304 of 198484.7%★★★★☆
201163.5773 of 198561.1%★★★☆☆
201043.41178 of 191938.6%★★☆☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202675.3261 of 121678.5%★★★★☆
202585.3146 of 120587.9%★★★★☆
202480.2199 of 119683.4%★★★★☆
202378.4216 of 117781.6%★★★★☆
202280.3198 of 114882.8%★★★★☆
202186.4117 of 113689.7%★★★★☆
201985.0137 of 109987.5%★★★★☆
201884.1152 of 103585.3%★★★★☆
201781.6170 of 103183.5%★★★★☆
201688.097 of 99790.3%★★★★★
201462.5355 of 99964.5%★★★☆☆
201355.7418 of 95656.3%★★★☆☆
201269.6260 of 89771.0%★★★★☆
201157.0423 of 89152.5%★★★☆☆
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Geometry100%+44 vs state
Biology 196%+22 vs state
Algebra 194%+31 vs state
Civics91%+14 vs state
English Language Arts76%+15 vs state
Math73%+11 vs state
Science67%+11 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Open Quote My husband and I are both very happy with this school. I know from personal experience how dedicated and caring the teachers are. The new principal is WONDERFUL !!! This is a community school that welcomes feedback and Encourages involvement from the Parents. We Absolutely know this was the right choice !!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 7, 2012

Open Quote Disappointed in the 5th grade experience. Teachers overworked and underpaid. Some are commendable. Others not. Disciplinary issues are confronted but not dealt with effectively. My experience and observation, of course. Many of the kids graduating from 5th grade were not moving to the Imagine middle school. Always struck me as more of a business than an educational establishment. I'm not quite sure why the Principal has just quit but he said that it was not the right fit for him. Afraid a lot of the kids and parents feel the same way. Close Quote





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In the 2024-25 school year, 892 students attended Imagine At South Vero.

Students at Imagine At South Vero are 82% White, 8% African American, 8% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Imagine At South Vero ranks 569th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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