Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Minnesota Virtual Elementar 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 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- 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
School Overview
Minnesota Virtual Elementar's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnesota Virtual Elementar 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 Elementar is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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
24:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
15%
12%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnesota Virtual Elementar's ranking?
Minnesota Virtual Elementar 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 Elementar?
432 students attend Minnesota Virtual Elementar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Minnesota Virtual Elementar students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Virtual Elementar?
Minnesota Virtual Elementar has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota Virtual Elementar offer ?
Minnesota Virtual Elementar offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Minnesota Virtual Elementar part of?
Minnesota Virtual Elementar is part of Houston Public School District.
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