Summary:
In zip code 32963, there is one elementary school, Beachland Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in Vero Beach, Florida, as part of the highly-rated Indian River School District.
Beachland Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming state averages by wide margins. The school has maintained a solid 4-star rating for three consecutive years, with its most recent state ranking placing it in the 85th percentile. A key highlight is its phenomenal early literacy program, with 94% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts—34 percentage points above the state average. However, a clear trend shows proficiency rates declining as students progress through grades, with 5th grade math being a notable exception where the school falls slightly below the district average. The school serves 534 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 and spends $11,750 per student.
Chronic absenteeism at Beachland Elementary is significantly lower than both district and state averages, at 17.0% compared to 35.0% and 31.4% respectively. About 36.7% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. While the school excels in nearly every subject and grade, the performance decline from 3rd to 5th grade in both ELA and math suggests that the curriculum becomes more challenging or support systems may be stronger in early grades. Overall, this is a high-performing school with a strong foundation in early education, though parents should note the slight dip in upper-grade math proficiency.
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