Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-12, V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) 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 29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)'s student population of 332 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) 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 V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) is 0.58, 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
#1206 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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 V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)'s ranking?
V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) is ranked #1206 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)?
The graduation rate of V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) is 70-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)?
332 students attend V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)?
V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) offer ?
V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) part of?
V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education) is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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