Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Desoto Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desoto Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Desoto Virtual Academy's student population of 53 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desoto Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Virtual Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2663 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desoto Virtual Academy's ranking?
Desoto Virtual Academy is ranked #2663 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Desoto Virtual Academy?
53 students attend Desoto Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Desoto Virtual Academy students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Virtual Academy?
Desoto Virtual Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desoto Virtual Academy offer ?
Desoto Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Desoto Virtual Academy part of?
Desoto Virtual Academy is part of Desoto School District.
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