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