Serving 3,036 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 3,036 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tennessee Virtual Academy's student population of 3,036 students has grown by 125% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,036 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennessee Virtual Academy is 0.65, 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
#1268 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
33%
21%
White
49%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Virtual Academy's ranking?
Tennessee Virtual Academy is ranked #1268 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tennessee Virtual Academy often compared to?
Tennessee Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Elementary School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee Virtual Academy?
3,036 students attend Tennessee Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tennessee Virtual Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee Virtual Academy?
Tennessee Virtual Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee Virtual Academy offer ?
Tennessee Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tennessee Virtual Academy part of?
Tennessee Virtual Academy is part of Union County School District.
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