Pioneer Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)

112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
#1118 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
40%
60-79%
53%
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
20%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer Virtual Academy's ranking?
Pioneer Virtual Academy is ranked #1118 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy?
15 students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pioneer Virtual Academy students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Virtual Academy?
Pioneer Virtual Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pioneer Virtual Academy offer ?
Pioneer Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pioneer Virtual Academy part of?
Pioneer Virtual Academy is part of Pioneer School District.

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