Rigby Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
1%
Asian
(20-21)2%
1%
Hispanic
(20-21)14%
19%
Black
(20-21)n/a
1%
White
(20-21)78%
74%
Hawaiian
(20-21)1%
1%
Two or more races
(20-21)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
8%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Rigby Virtual Academy?
251 students attend Rigby Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rigby Virtual Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Rigby Virtual Academy offer ?
Rigby Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rigby Virtual Academy part of?
Rigby Virtual Academy is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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