Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Marshalltown Virtual Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshalltown Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Marshalltown Virtual Academy's student population of 81 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshalltown Virtual Academy 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 Marshalltown Virtual Academy is 0.63, which is more 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
#1152 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
53%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
30%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshalltown Virtual Academy's ranking?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy is ranked #1152 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Marshalltown Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
81 students attend Marshalltown Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Marshalltown Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Marshalltown Virtual Academy offer ?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Marshalltown Virtual Academy part of?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy is part of Marshalltown Comm School District.
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