Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) vs. Wisconsin Connections Academy
Should I attend Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) or Wisconsin Connections Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,353 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-12
Total Students
1,353 students
726 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
35:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#661 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-84%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
86
44
Grade 1 Students
110
40
Grade 2 Students
137
49
Grade 3 Students
107
46
Grade 4 Students
145
46
Grade 5 Students
153
48
Grade 6 Students
175
71
Grade 7 Students
198
68
Grade 8 Students
242
63
Grade 9 Students
-
52
Grade 10 Students
-
44
Grade 11 Students
-
74
Grade 12 Students
-
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
13%
8%
% White
59%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%