Serving 127 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
20%
7%
White
54%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy's ranking?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy is ranked #1126 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy?
127 students attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy offer ?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy part of?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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