Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

Summary:

Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar is a public virtual elementary school serving grades K-5 in Houston, Minnesota, which is part of the Houston Public School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar offers a virtual learning option, its academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates below the state averages in Math, Reading, and Science. The school's performance is particularly low for White students, ranking 665 out of 730 in 2023-2024. In comparison, nearby traditional public schools like Houston Elementary and Caledonia Elementary outperform the virtual school on academic measures, with proficiency rates often exceeding 60% in Math and Reading.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar, with 72.95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's virtual model and the Houston Public School District's overall ranking of 252 out of 463 districts in the state may also be factors in the school's challenges. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could help Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar improve its educational outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Virtual K-5

 306 W Elm St
       Houston, MN  55943-0363


(507) 896-5323

District: Houston Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
African American:
20.0%
Two or more races:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.51. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar 637th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Public School District 252nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

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Rank History for all students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.64 627th 845 25.8%
2024 32.51 637th 881 27.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.78 450th 774 41.9%
2024 44.66 468th 793 41.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.18 540th 787 31.4%
2024 27.88 617th 809 23.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.49 638th 799 20.2%
2024 35.11 587th 826 28.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.18 228th 310 26.5%
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Rank History for White students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.73 683rd 712 4.1%
2024 18.44 665th 730 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 251 65 9 49 8 1 49 0 432
2023 229 86 15 50 13 1 57 0 451
2024 204 85 10 50 8 1 68 0 426

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 432 18.4 23.4 46.5
2023 451 18.9 23.8 72.9
2024 426 21.3 19.9 76.1

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 Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 432 18.4 23.4 46.5
2023 451 18.9 23.8 72.9
2024 426 21.3 19.9 76.1

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.


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Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar ranks 637th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar are 48% White, 20% African American, 16% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 426 students attended Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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