Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oskaloosa 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy's student population of 42 students has declined by 17% 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
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa Virtual Academy is 0.10, 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
#1046 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oskaloosa Virtual Academy's ranking?
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy is ranked #1046 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oskaloosa Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Oskaloosa Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oskaloosa Virtual Academy?
42 students attend Oskaloosa Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Oskaloosa Virtual Academy students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oskaloosa Virtual Academy?
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oskaloosa Virtual Academy offer ?
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Oskaloosa Virtual Academy part of?
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy is part of Oskaloosa Comm School District.
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