Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina 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 North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School's student population of 406 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2199 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
55%
25%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School's ranking?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is ranked #2199 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
406 students attend Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School offer ?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School part of?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School located?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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