Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School is ranked #1184 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School?
426 students attend Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School offer ?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School part of?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School is part of Houston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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