Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Minidoka Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥80%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
73%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ID state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Minidoka Virtual Academy?
15 students attend Minidoka Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Minidoka Virtual Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minidoka Virtual Academy?
Minidoka Virtual Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minidoka Virtual Academy offer ?
Minidoka Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Minidoka Virtual Academy part of?
Minidoka Virtual Academy is part of Minidoka County Joint School District.
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