Missouri Virtual Academy

Summary:

Missouri Virtual Academy is a large public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Grandview R-II school district in Hillsboro, MO. However, the school has concerning performance metrics, with declining graduation rates, increasing dropout rates, and significantly lower academic achievement compared to the district and state averages.

Missouri Virtual Academy's four-year graduation rate has dropped from 87.3% in 2021-2022 to just 53.1% and 58.0% in the two most recent years, well below the state average of around 90%. Correspondingly, the school's dropout rates have increased from 2.4% to 5.1% over the same period. The school has also seen a wide range in chronic absenteeism, from a low of 0.1% to a high of 19.6%, with the most recent year's rate of 4.7% still higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Missouri Virtual Academy students perform significantly below their peers, with only 11.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to 28% in the district and 40.8% statewide.

Interestingly, the two nearby alternative schools, Mapaville School and Juvenile Detention Center, also face significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and serving economically disadvantaged populations. The high per-student spending at Juvenile Detention Center suggests that resources may not be as effectively utilized at Missouri Virtual Academy, which could be contributing to the school's poor performance and outcomes.

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Public, Alternative K-12

 11470 Hwy C
       Hillsboro, MO  63050-4000


(636) 944-3941

District: Grandview R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
811th of 906 Missouri Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  2,652

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.7%
African American:
28.6%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Missouri Virtual Academy ranks worse than 89.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Missouri Virtual Academy ranks worse than 89.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Missouri Virtual Academy ranks worse than 87% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Missouri Virtual Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.7%), African American (28.6%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Missouri Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Missouri Virtual Academy 811th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Missouri Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Missouri Virtual Academy 402nd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Missouri Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Missouri Virtual Academy 329th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Missouri Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Grandview R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Grandview R-II 308th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Missouri Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.75 798th 898 11.1%
2024 12.26 811th 906 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.19 83rd 101 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.13 551st 625 11.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.26 149th 185 19.5%
2024 31.27 140th 191 26.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.84 638th 673 5.2%
2024 6.84 654th 668 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.61 397th 459 13.5%
2024 14.61 402nd 451 10.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.50 124th 194 36.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.01 350th 382 8.4%
2024 17.99 341st 378 9.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.57 137th 153 10.5%
2024 21.85 125th 144 13.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.45 350th 385 9.1%
2024 10.63 362nd 379 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.15 328th 352 6.8%
2024 15.16 329th 378 13.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.84 81st 135 40.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.80 263rd 268 1.9%
2024 10.60 268th 274 2.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.31 79th 99 20.2%
2024 19.88 99th 105 5.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Missouri Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.76 299th 302 1.0%
2024 10.32 304th 321 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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 Missouri Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1045 558 25 82 20 7 1 0 1738
2024 1609 758 19 222 33 11 0 0 2652

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 Missouri Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 1738 n/a n/a 53.9
2024 2652 0.0 n/a 42

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 Missouri Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 1738 n/a n/a 53.9
2024 2652 0.0 n/a 42

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 Missouri Virtual Academy

Grandview R-II
Public, Alternative K-12
Distance: 0mi
Students: 2,652
Hillsboro R-III
Public, Alternative 1-12
Distance: 1.05mi
Students: 11
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled
Public, Alternative K-12
Distance: 4.6mi
Students: 37








Frequently Asked Questions about Missouri Virtual Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,652 students attended Missouri Virtual Academy.

Missouri Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Missouri alternative schools.

Students at Missouri Virtual Academy are 61% White, 29% African American, 8% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.


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

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