Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Virtual Academy's student population of 89 students has grown by 709% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Virtual Academy is 0.13, which is less 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
#152 out of 1721 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Virtual Academy's ranking?
Pioneer Virtual Academy is ranked #152 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy?
89 students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pioneer Virtual Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Virtual Academy?
Pioneer Virtual Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Virtual Academy offer ?
Pioneer Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Virtual Academy part of?
Pioneer Virtual Academy is part of Lawrence County School District.
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