Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Valley Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Valley Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
River Valley Virtual Academy's student population of 230 students has grown by 411% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
River Valley Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley Virtual Academy is 0.45, 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
#816 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
19%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley Virtual Academy's ranking?
River Valley Virtual Academy is ranked #816 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are River Valley Virtual Academy often compared to?
River Valley Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fayetteville Virtual A Dist Conversion Charter School, Polk County Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Valley Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of River Valley Virtual Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend River Valley Virtual Academy?
230 students attend River Valley Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of River Valley Virtual Academy students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley Virtual Academy?
River Valley Virtual Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Valley Virtual Academy offer ?
River Valley Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Valley Virtual Academy part of?
River Valley Virtual Academy is part of Van Buren School District.
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