Serving 173 students in grades 1-12, Brockton Virtual Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy's student population of 173 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brockton Virtual Learning Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
52%
10%
White
16%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brockton Virtual Learning Academy's ranking?
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy is ranked #1552 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brockton Virtual Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Brockton Virtual Learning Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brockton Virtual Learning Academy?
173 students attend Brockton Virtual Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brockton Virtual Learning Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brockton Virtual Learning Academy?
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brockton Virtual Learning Academy offer ?
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Brockton Virtual Learning Academy part of?
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy is part of Brockton School District.
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