Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-12, V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) 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 29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)'s student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
12%
Black
7%
7%
White
45%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)'s ranking?
V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) is ranked #1206 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)?
The graduation rate of V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) is 70-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)?
490 students attend V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)?
V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) offer ?
V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) part of?
V.i.b.e. (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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