Fell, Marian, Library · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Fellsmere’s public schools outscore 78% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Fellsmere, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fellsmere’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 369 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fellsmere’s, its schools beat 88%, higher than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,517 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Fellsmere’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Florida school districts, #97 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fellsmere, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Fellsmere
Fellsmere Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 605 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Fellsmere
Fellsmere Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 605 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Fellsmere
Fellsmere Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 605 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Fellsmere
Fellsmere Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 605 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Fellsmere
Fellsmere Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 605 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Fellsmere
Fellsmere Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 605 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Fellsmere
Fellsmere Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 605 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Fellsmere · depends on your address
Vero Beach High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,645 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Vero Beach
Sebastian River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,777 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Sebastian
10th grade in Fellsmere · depends on your address
Vero Beach High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,645 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Vero Beach
Sebastian River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,777 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Sebastian
11th grade in Fellsmere · depends on your address
Vero Beach High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,645 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Vero Beach
Sebastian River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,777 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Sebastian
12th grade in Fellsmere · depends on your address
Vero Beach High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,645 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Vero Beach
Sebastian River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,777 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Sebastian
Fellsmere’s public schools are run by Indian River County School District, which also serves Indian River Shores, Orchid, Sebastian and Vero Beach. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Fellsmere vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Fellsmere’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fellsmere | A− | Indian River County |
Every school in Fellsmere
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Fellsmere’s schools
Are Fellsmere’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fellsmere children attend outscore 78% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #97 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fellsmere in?
Indian River County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 16,621 students in 28 schools (2024–25).
Where do Fellsmere kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Vero Beach High School and Sebastian River High School.
What is Fellsmere’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Indian River County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Fellsmere spend per student?
$12,517 in Indian River County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Fellsmere families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Fellsmere → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.