Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) vs. Wisconsin Connections Academy
Should you attend Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) or Wisconsin Connections Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 1,353 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wisconsin Virtual K-8 (Wiva) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Total Students
1,353 students
718 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
33:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1074 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
7
Kindergarten Students
86
31
Grade 1 Students
110
40
Grade 2 Students
137
30
Grade 3 Students
107
40
Grade 4 Students
145
30
Grade 5 Students
153
38
Grade 6 Students
175
44
Grade 7 Students
198
86
Grade 8 Students
242
86
Grade 9 Students
-
59
Grade 10 Students
-
71
Grade 11 Students
-
65
Grade 12 Students
-
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
17%
7%
% White
52%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
