Serving 4 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sidney Virtual Sac School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in IA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sidney Virtual Sac School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sidney Virtual Sac School's student population of 4 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sidney Virtual Sac School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sidney Virtual Sac School?
4 students attend Sidney Virtual Sac School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sidney Virtual Sac School students are White.
What grades does Sidney Virtual Sac School offer ?
Sidney Virtual Sac School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sidney Virtual Sac School part of?
Sidney Virtual Sac School is part of Sidney Comm School District.
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