Serving 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mid-prairie Virtual Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy's student population of 16 students has declined by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-prairie Virtual Academy is 0.11, which is less 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
#213 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-prairie Virtual Academy's ranking?
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy is ranked #213 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid-prairie Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Mid-prairie Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mid-prairie Virtual Academy?
16 students attend Mid-prairie Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mid-prairie Virtual Academy students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mid-prairie Virtual Academy offer ?
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid-prairie Virtual Academy part of?
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy is part of Mid-Prairie Comm School District.
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