Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle

Summary:

Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle is a public virtual middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Cedar Rapids Community School District, with only 47 students enrolled.

Despite the potential benefits of a virtual learning environment, Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle has struggled academically, consistently underperforming compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests. For example, in 8th grade mathematics, only 33.3% of students were proficient or better, far below the district (63.7%) and state (73.2%) averages. The school's best performance was in 8th grade English Language Arts, where 65% of students were proficient or better, still lagging behind the district (70.7%) and state (77.5%). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.83% to 67.72% in recent years, significantly higher than nearby traditional middle schools like Franklin Middle School (55.68%) and Harding Middle School (42.92%).

While Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, the lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby traditional schools could indicate an opportunity for more personalized instruction and support. Exploring best practices from successful virtual schools and implementing targeted strategies to address the specific needs of the student population may help the school improve its academic outcomes and provide a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-8

2500 Egewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

(319) 558-3427

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 44

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.9%

African American:

15.9%

Two or more races:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle ranks worse than 95.5% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.55. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle 322^nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle in the ranking list.)

Cedar Rapids Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Rapids Community School District 276^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2022	24.44	274^th	337	18.7%
2023	0.92	330^th	334	1.2%
2024	4.55	322^nd	337	4.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	69	25	1	16	1	1	14	0	127
2023	28	8	0	4	0	0	6	1	47
2024	29	7	0	1	0	0	7	0	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	127	14.0	9.0	67.7
2023	47	3.0	15.6	63.8
2024	44	3.0	14.6	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	127	14.0	9.0	67.7
2023	47	3.0	15.6	63.8
2024	44	3.0	14.6	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle	Public, Virtual	6-8	2500 Egewood Rd	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(319) 558-3427	44	3	14.6	70.5%	29 (65.9%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (15.9%)	4.6	322^nd of 337 public middle schools	4.5%		0.9	330^th of 334 public middle schools	1.2%	8				65.0				33.3		30.0
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy	Public	6-8	300 13th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2153	528	36	14.6	71.4%	210 (39.8%)	190 (36.0%)	45 (8.5%)	11 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.5%)	56 (10.6%)	11.7	315^th of 337 public middle schools	6.5%		15.6	298^th of 334 public middle schools	10.8%	17		57.1	65.8	73.4		38.5	38.7	59.0		46.9	$15,027	$360	$14,667
Taft Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 E Ave NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2243	596	40	14.7	40.1%	402 (67.4%)	82 (13.8%)	42 (7.0%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.4%)	38.2	244^th of 337 public middle schools	27.6%		49.9	192^nd of 334 public middle schools	42.5%	52		70.8	81.0	71.2		68.1	64.7	62.6		67.2	$15,361	$386	$14,975
McKinley STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	620 10th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2348	414	31	13.5	58.0%	221 (53.4%)	109 (26.3%)	25 (6.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.1%)	14.6	308^th of 337 public middle schools	8.6%		20.8	289^th of 334 public middle schools	13.5%	19		70.7	64.2	67.8		48.0	48.6	53.0		54.3	$16,456	$251	$16,204
Harding Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 Golf ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2254	695	44	15.7	37.7%	451 (64.9%)	59 (8.5%)	77 (11.1%)	23 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	79 (11.4%)	53.8	178^th of 337 public middle schools	47.2%		60.6	140^th of 334 public middle schools	58.1%	38		66.7	82.0	83.7		74.6	71.6	81.4		62.9	$14,559	$562	$13,997
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	300 20th ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2452	532	34	15.8	58.1%	316 (59.4%)	100 (18.8%)	42 (7.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	66 (12.4%)	18	298^th of 337 public middle schools	11.6%		16.7	296^th of 334 public middle schools	11.4%	2		63.2	55.7	63.0		45.1	60.1	63.8		63.8	$15,204	$665	$14,539
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 J St SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3387	397	28	14.3	82.1%	156 (39.3%)	132 (33.2%)	62 (15.6%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)	33 (8.3%)	3.2	326^th of 337 public middle schools	3.3%		15.1	300^th of 334 public middle schools	10.2%	26		41.7	54.6	56.1		36.7	45.9	53.3		42.1	$17,810	$271	$17,539
Vernon Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 4th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9401	621	44	14.1	39.9%	514 (82.8%)	28 (4.5%)	38 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	54.2	177^th of 337 public middle schools	47.5%		37.4	237^th of 334 public middle schools	29.0%	60	73.6	77.4	76.5	82.8	76.8	76.8	72.1	66.7	55.2	72.4	$11,914	$388	$11,527
Oak Ridge Middle School	Public	7-8	4901 Alburnett Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3410	537	39	13.7	20.9%	377 (70.2%)	33 (6.1%)	31 (5.8%)	67 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	72.9	72^nd of 337 public middle schools	78.6%		79.6	40^th of 334 public middle schools	88.0%	32			87.8	86.4			79.1	80.4		73.5	$12,711	$282	$12,430
Excelsior Middle School	Public	7-8	3555 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3130	605	44	13.7	26.4%	475 (78.5%)	36 (6.0%)	28 (4.6%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.6%)	75.4	62^nd of 337 public middle schools	81.6%		71.8	75^th of 334 public middle schools	77.5%	13			86.5	86.6			82.3	83.1		74.4	$13,096	$300	$12,796

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle

How many students attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 44 students attended Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle.

Is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle a good school?

Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Iowa middle schools.

What district is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle in?

Cedar Rapids Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle?

Students at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle are 66% White, 16% African American, 16% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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