Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida 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 Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program's student population of 7 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1819 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
28%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
25%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program's ranking?
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program is ranked #1819 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program?
7 students attend Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 28% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program offer ?
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program part of?
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program is part of Sumter School District.
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