Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Beloit Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beloit Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Beloit Virtual School's student population of 60 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beloit Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beloit Virtual School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
45%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beloit Virtual School's ranking?
Beloit Virtual School is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beloit Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Beloit Virtual School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Beloit Virtual School?
60 students attend Beloit Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Beloit Virtual School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Beloit Virtual School offer ?
Beloit Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beloit Virtual School part of?
Beloit Virtual School is part of Beloit School District.
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