Press Release

School District of Indian River County Rises to 5th in Florida, Setting the Standard for the State

MySDIRC

July 8, 2025

Third Consecutive A Rating; Historic Milestones Achieved Across the District

The Florida Department of Education has released Spring 2025 statewide assessment and school grade results, and the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) continues to set the standard for excellence and growth in Florida.

For the third consecutive year, the SDIRC earned an A rating as a district, climbing to 5th among Florida’s 67 school districts, up from 9th last year. This Top 5 distinction reflects the SDIRC’s unwavering commitment to student success and transformative growth.

The District achieved unparalleled growth, with zero (0) non-charter schools declining in rating and 100% of schools earning either an A or B. Since 2018, the District has quadrupled the number of A-rated schools, from just 4 to 16 today. Sebastian River High School and Vero Beach High School stand as the only A-rated high schools in Indian River County.

“We are setting the standard for the state,” said Dr. David K. Moore, Superintendent of Schools. “With all schools earning an A or B, record-breaking performance across key measures, and our students learning faster than ever, this success reflects the unparalleled commitment of our entire SDIRC community. As an all-choice school district, we are serving as a beacon of hope for all other public school districts — proving what can be done when you have an unwavering commitment to putting students first.”

The 2025 statewide results demonstrate the SDIRC’s unmatched growth trajectory since 2018–2019, rising from a rank of 38th overall to 5th in the state. Key highlights include:

  • Overall District Percentage of Points:

    Highest ever at 71%, ranked 5th up from 38th in 2018-2019).

  • English Language Arts (ELA) Achievement (Grades 3–10):

    Highest since 2011, ranked 10th (up from 30th in 2018-2019).

  • ELA Grade 3 Achievement:

    Ranked 2nd.

  • ELA Learning Gains:

    Highest since 2014, ranked 7th.

  • ELA Bottom Quartile Gains:

    Highest since 2014, ranked 1st.

  • Math Achievement:

    Highest since 2011, ranked 14th (up from 34th in 2018-2019).

  • Math Bottom Quartile Gains:

    Ranked 4th (up from 25th in 2018-2019).

  • Science Achievement:

    Highest ever, ranked 5th (up from 37th in 2018-2019).

  • Social Studies Achievement:

    Highest ever, ranked 8th (up from 46th in 2018-2019).

  • Middle School Acceleration:

    Ranked 2nd (up from 56th in 2018-2019).

  • High School Graduation Rate:

    Tied highest ever, ranked 4th.

  • High School College & Career Acceleration:

    Highest ever, ranked 5th (up from 21st in 2018-2019).

These outcomes underscore the SDIRC’s commitment to delivering on its unified mission: Transforming education to inspire and empower all students to maximize their full potential. The District’s success reflects the alignment of high-quality instruction, data-driven supports, strong leadership, and community collaboration.

As the SDIRC celebrates this milestone, the focus remains forward. The District continues to invest in innovative practices, collaborative cultures, and transparent, integrity-driven communication to ensure students are prepared for the opportunities of tomorrow.

Together, we are Setting the Standard for the State. Together, we are MySDIRC.

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