Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mid-prairie Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 15 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy's student population of 15 students has declined by 91% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mid-prairie 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 Mid-prairie Virtual Academy is 0.13, 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
#665 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-prairie Virtual Academy's ranking?
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy is ranked #665 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid-prairie Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Mid-prairie Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mid-prairie Virtual Academy?
15 students attend Mid-prairie Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mid-prairie Virtual Academy students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mid-prairie Virtual Academy offer ?
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid-prairie Virtual Academy part of?
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy is part of Mid-Prairie Comm School District.
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