Serving 377 students in grades 6-8, Minnesota Virtual Middle School 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 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnesota Virtual Middle School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Minnesota Virtual Middle School This chart displays gender of Minnesota Virtual Middle School](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/159000/158676/minnesota-virtual-middle-school-chart-7tc2fU.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Minnesota Virtual Middle School by grade. This chart displays the students of Minnesota Virtual Middle School by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/159000/158676/minnesota-virtual-middle-school-chart-bnRH3Ck.png)
School Rankings
Minnesota Virtual Middle School 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 Middle School is 0.55, which is less 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
#1307 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
14%
12%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota Virtual Middle School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota Virtual Middle School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/159000/158676/minnesota-virtual-middle-school-chart-ydzSIF.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/159000/158676/minnesota-virtual-middle-school-chart-bit6J9K.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Minnesota Virtual Middle School is ranked #1307 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Middle School?
377 students attend Minnesota Virtual Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Minnesota Virtual Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Virtual Middle School?
Minnesota Virtual Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota Virtual Middle School offer ?
Minnesota Virtual Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Minnesota Virtual Middle School part of?
Minnesota Virtual Middle School is part of Houston Public School District.
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