Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cedar Falls Virtual Campus 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus's student population of 44 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus 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 Cedar Falls Virtual Campus is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#918 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
75%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Falls Virtual Campus's ranking?
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus is ranked #918 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Falls Virtual Campus?
44 students attend Cedar Falls Virtual Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cedar Falls Virtual Campus students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cedar Falls Virtual Campus offer ?
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cedar Falls Virtual Campus part of?
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus is part of Cedar Falls Comm School District.
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