Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
15%
10%
White
58%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy's ranking?
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy is ranked #1604 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy?
206 students attend Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy offer ?
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy part of?
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy is part of Pittsfield School District.
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