Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

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Ark Virtual Academy Middle School ranks 193 rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ark Virtual Academy Middle School is a public charter virtual middle school located in Little Rock, AR, serving grades 6-8 with 997 students. The school is part of the Arkansas Virtual Academy district, which is ranked 164 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ark Virtual Academy Middle School consistently underperforms the state and its own district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (24.8%), Reading (30.3%), and Mathematics (27.8%) are all significantly lower than the state averages (33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%, respectively). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.82% to 69.71% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average. The school's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $5,890, lower than the spending levels of many nearby public schools.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Mann Magnet Middle School, Estem Junior High Public Charter School, and Pinnacle View Middle School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School consistently underperforms on standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. These findings suggest that the virtual learning model and socioeconomic factors may present unique challenges for the school, and there is a need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address these issues and improve the academic performance of the students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-8

10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211

(501) 664-4225

District: Arkansas Virtual Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
193^rd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,890

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 997

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

African American:

23.8%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ark Virtual Academy Middle School ranks worse than 57.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), African American (23.8%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ark Virtual Academy Middle School is 21. (See more...)

Compare Ark Virtual Academy Middle School employs 47.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ark Virtual Academy Middle School is $5,890.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ark Virtual Academy Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ark Virtual Academy Middle School 193^rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Ark Virtual Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Arkansas Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Virtual Academy 164^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2010	56.34	126^th	254	50.4%
2011	71.35	66^th	264	75.0%
2012	65.78	92^nd	265	65.3%
2013	38.89	199^th	278	28.4%
2014	36.54	205^th	280	26.8%
2016	39.11	213^th	312	31.7%
2017	35.07	227^th	315	27.9%
2018	42.75	199^th	318	37.4%
2019	37.43	226^th	319	29.2%
2021	49.70	179^th	330	45.8%
2022	36.34	224^th	318	29.6%
2023	32.05	247^th	330	25.2%
2024	42.86	193^rd	335	42.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	90	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	103
2009	101	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
2010	74	9	0	0	1	0	0	84
2011	63	2	0	2	0	0	0	67
2012	61	5	0	5	2	0	0	73
2013	108	9	0	8	3	0	0	128
2014	413	49	1	28	6	2	13	512
2015	480	57	7	31	10	0	9	594
2016	515	50	5	30	8	3	19	630
2017	667	74	10	48	6	2	26	833
2018	488	54	3	41	4	0	13	603
2019	585	84	4	44	5	1	13	736
2020	534	105	7	43	2	0	6	697
2021	771	174	12	77	16	5	9	1064
2022	687	235	15	71	20	3	13	1044
2023	640	237	7	76	17	2	18	997

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 Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	103	11.0	9.4	n/a
2009	112	6.0	18.7	0
2010	84	6.0	14.0	n/a
2011	67	1.2	52.3	0
2012	73	1.2	57.4	0
2013	128	3.0	42.6	60.9
2014	512	7.0	72.9	64.1
2015	594	10.0	59.4	26.3
2016	630	13.0	48.4	29
2017	833	12.3	67.5	47.2
2018	603	16.6	36.1	28
2019	736	21.0	35.0	66.3
2020	697	30.2	23.0	70.3
2021	1064	38.0	27.9	69.2
2022	1044	45.0	23.1	67.8
2023	997	47.3	21.0	69.7

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 Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	103	11.0	9.4	n/a
2009	112	6.0	18.7	0
2010	84	6.0	14.0	n/a
2011	67	1.2	52.3	0
2012	73	1.2	57.4	0
2013	128	3.0	42.6	60.9
2014	512	7.0	72.9	64.1
2015	594	10.0	59.4	26.3
2016	630	13.0	48.4	29
2017	833	12.3	67.5	47.2
2018	603	16.6	36.1	28
2019	736	21.0	35.0	66.3
2020	697	30.2	23.0	70.3
2021	1064	38.0	27.9	69.2
2022	1044	45.0	23.1	67.8
2023	997	47.3	21.0	69.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$514 (8.7%)	$5,375 (91.3%)	$5,890

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 226^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 247^th of 330 Middle schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	74.2	57.5	16.7%
6th Grade English (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	74.2	57.5	16.7%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	41.1	21.3	19.8%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	41.1	21.3	19.8%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	47	32.6	14.4%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	47	32.6	14.4%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	46.6	31.1	15.5%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	46.6	31.1	15.5%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	74.3	70.4	3.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	74.3	70.4	3.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	25.3	20.8	4.5%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	25.3	20.8	4.5%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	30.1	31.6	1.5%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	30.1	31.6	1.5%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	24.4	30.8	6.4%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	24.4	30.8	6.4%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	68.4	64.5	3.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	68.4	64.5	3.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	30.1	16.7	13.4%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	30.1	16.7	13.4%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	39.9	28.1	11.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	39.9	28.1	11.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Ark Virtual Academy Middle School)	50	46.1	3.9%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	50	46.1	3.9%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	736	997	35.5%
African American	84	237	182.1%
American Indian	5	17	240%
Asian	4	7	75%
Hispanic	44	76	72.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	585	640	9.4%
Two or More Races	13	18	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.3%	69.7%	3.4%

Schools Near Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)				ATLAS Science (2024)				ATLAS Biology (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	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 7th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	997	47	21.0	69.7%	640 (64.2%)	237 (23.8%)	76 (7.6%)	7 (0.7%)	17 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (1.8%)	42.9	193^rd of 335 public middle schools	42.4%		32	247^th of 330 public middle schools	25.2%	54	24.6	23.9	25.6		24.8	31.0	30.7	29.7		30.3	31.8	28.6	24.1	27.8		56.8		56.8					35.5	32.0	30.5	32.4				$5,890	$514	$5,375
Lisa Academy West Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	21 Corporate Hill Dr	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 227-4942	503	39	12.9	64.8%	80 (15.9%)	194 (38.6%)	139 (27.6%)	77 (15.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	57.8	117^th of 335 public middle schools	65.1%		62.2	115^th of 330 public middle schools	65.2%	2	28.9	37.1	46.9		37.9	32.4	41.0	47.5		40.5	33.1	24.6	35.7	31.2	96.6			96.6		52.1		52.1	33.1	36.5	23.3	31.6	83.4		83.4	$9,404	$542	$8,863
Pulaski Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	401 N Pine St	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3200	548	39	14.1	56.8%	208 (38.0%)	300 (54.7%)	25 (4.6%)	10 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	47.4	169^th of 335 public middle schools	49.6%		48.2	185^th of 330 public middle schools	43.9%	16	32.7	34.4	30.6		32.7	33.7	32.8	33.1		33.3	24.7	29.8	18.8	25.1		72.1		72.7	100.0			100.0	27.7	31.0	31.2	30.2				$13,746	$2,292	$11,454
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3615 West 25th Street	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 621-1500	67	5	14.8	85.1%	0 (0.0%)	42 (62.7%)	25 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.9	325^th of 335 public middle schools	3.0%					(n/a)	8.3	5.6	4.8		5.9	8.3	5.6	4.8		5.9	8.3	0.0	14.3	7.8									8.3	0.0	9.5	5.9
Cloverdale Middle School	Public	6-8	6300 Hinkson Rd	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-2500	665	54	12.4	84.1%	20 (3.0%)	383 (57.6%)	254 (38.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4.8	329^th of 335 public middle schools	1.8%		2.6	327^th of 330 public middle schools	0.9%	2	7.4	6.6	8.0		7.3	7.3	8.3	7.9		7.8	6.3	2.6	1.7	3.6		8.7		8.7					7.3	6.9	10.5	8.1				$15,678	$3,004	$12,674
Mabelvale Middle School	Public	6-8	10811 Mabelvale W Rd	Mabelvale	72103	Saline County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3000	569	43	13.0	88.8%	27 (4.7%)	354 (62.2%)	180 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	4.2	332^nd of 335 public middle schools	0.9%		3.8	324^th of 330 public middle schools	1.8%	8	7.8	5.2	5.6		6.2	6.7	7.3	6.6		6.9	4.5	5.8	3.3	4.5									3.9	5.7	6.0	5.2				$13,594	$2,705	$10,889
Pinnacle View Middle School	Public	6-8	5701 Ranch Dr	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-8500	878	68	12.9	45.3%	350 (39.9%)	375 (42.7%)	46 (5.2%)	89 (10.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.9%)	76.6	52^nd of 335 public middle schools	84.5%		79.4	49^th of 330 public middle schools	85.2%	3	42.9	45.3	52.1		47.1	41.3	44.4	50.0		45.5	37.6	38.5	20.8	33.6		74.5		75.2		100.0		100.0	40.9	49.2	49.6	46.9				$12,489	$2,209	$10,281
Dunbar Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1100 Wright Ave	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-2600	320	29	11.0	90.0%	19 (5.9%)	252 (78.8%)	42 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5.2	327^th of 335 public middle schools	2.4%		3.2	326^th of 330 public middle schools	1.2%	1	8.3	8.0	6.7		7.6	10.1	11.1	8.1		9.8	4.0	4.8	0.9	3.3		0.0		0.0					8.1	5.6	9.6	7.8				$13,870	$2,224	$11,646
Westwind School For Performing Arts School	Public, Charter	6-8	7318 Windsong Drive	North Little Rock	72113	Pulaski County	Westwind School For Performing Arts	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 621-5300	83	9	9.2	79.5%	16 (19.3%)	62 (74.7%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	38.9	216^th of 335 public middle schools	35.5%		34.5	230^th of 330 public middle schools	30.3%	14	27.2	18.5	45.5		31.8	21.7	18.5	42.5		28.9	4.3	14.8	17.9	12.8									30.4	22.2	36.3	30.1
Estem Junior High Public Charter School	Public, Charter	7-9	112 W 3rd St	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 748-9200	406	33	12.3	68.0%	75 (18.5%)	268 (66.0%)	34 (8.4%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	18 (4.4%)	63.1	93^rd of 335 public middle schools	72.2%		49.4	181^st of 330 public middle schools	45.2%	88		39.5	35.5	39.8	38.2		42.9	36.3	39.8	39.6		33.0	26.7	30.0		93.8	28.6	43.0		100.0	36.9	47.8		36.4	35.6	36.0		59.1	59.1	$8,328	$473	$7,855

Frequently Asked Questions about Ark Virtual Academy Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Ark Virtual Academy Middle School?

Students at Ark Virtual Academy Middle School are 64% White, 24% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Ark Virtual Academy Middle School in?

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How many students attend Ark Virtual Academy Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 997 students attended Ark Virtual Academy Middle School.

Is Ark Virtual Academy Middle School a good school?

Ark Virtual Academy Middle School ranks 193^rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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