Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 is a public virtual middle school serving 158 students in grades 6-8 in Fairmount, Indiana, which is part of the Muncie Community Schools district.
The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Indiana middle schools, with proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math significantly lower than state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.89% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 23.6% for the district and 41.1-42.6% statewide. In Math, only 4.69% of students were proficient or better, compared to 15.13% for the district and 31.4-38.1% statewide. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.8% in 2022-2023. In contrast, nearby traditional public middle schools like Northside Middle School, Eastern Middle School, and Yorktown Middle School have higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism.
The school's student population is more diverse, with a higher percentage of African American (19.62%) and Hispanic (10.13%) students, as well as a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (47.47%) compared to the surrounding schools. This raises concerns about educational equity and the ability of the virtual learning model to effectively serve the needs of these underserved student populations, who may require more targeted support and resources.
Students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 are 59% White, 23% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.
Madison-Grant United School Corp
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Indiana middle schools.
In the 2023-24 school year, 239 students attended Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8.