Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Besd Virtual ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1089 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
55%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Besd Virtual's ranking?
Besd Virtual is ranked #1089 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Besd Virtual?
71 students attend Besd Virtual.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Besd Virtual students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Besd Virtual?
Besd Virtual has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Besd Virtual offer ?
Besd Virtual offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Besd Virtual part of?
Besd Virtual is part of Buckeye Elementary District (4269) School District.
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