Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Driven Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Driven Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Driven Virtual Academy's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Driven Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Driven Virtual Academy is 0.60, 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
#848 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
57%
19%
White
26%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driven Virtual Academy's ranking?
Driven Virtual Academy is ranked #848 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Driven Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Driven Virtual Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Driven Virtual Academy?
609 students attend Driven Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Driven Virtual Academy students are Black, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Driven Virtual Academy?
Driven Virtual Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Driven Virtual Academy offer ?
Driven Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Driven Virtual Academy part of?
Driven Virtual Academy is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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