Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Virtual Academy's student population of 158 students has grown by 1336% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Virtual Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
88%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Virtual Academy's ranking?
Pioneer Virtual Academy is ranked #1168 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy?
158 students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pioneer Virtual Academy students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Virtual Academy?
Pioneer Virtual Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Virtual Academy offer ?
Pioneer Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Virtual Academy part of?
Pioneer Virtual Academy is part of Lawrence County School District.
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