Vilonia Pathways Academy

Q: Is Vilonia Pathways Academy a good school?

Vilonia Pathways Academy ranks 123 rd of 335 Arkansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vilonia Pathways Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Vilonia, Arkansas, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Vilonia School District, which is ranked 27th out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Vilonia Pathways Academy's performance is generally lower than the Vilonia School District and the state of Arkansas averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.7%) and Mathematics (22.7%) are significantly lower than the district (48.5% and 51.8%, respectively) and state (33.8% and 36.4%, respectively) averages. However, the school's 8th-grade performance in English Language Arts (78.5%) and Reading (78.5%) is notably higher than the comparisons. The school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (35.86%) compared to the district and state, suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population.

Despite the overall lower academic performance, Vilonia Pathways Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3, which could be a potential advantage for the school. Additionally, the school's focus on alternative education may contribute to its unique approach and the challenges it faces. While the school has room for improvement, particularly in Geometry and other core subject areas, its strengths in specific grade levels and its commitment to serving a diverse student population are noteworthy.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

11 Eagle Street
Vilonia, AR 72173

(501) 796-2113

District: Vilonia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 335 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

6.9%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vilonia Pathways Academy ranks better than 63.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Vilonia Pathways Academy ranks worse than 82.6% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.77. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Vilonia Pathways Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Vilonia Pathways Academy 123^rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Vilonia Pathways Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Vilonia Pathways Academy 252^nd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Vilonia Pathways Academy in the ranking list.)

Vilonia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vilonia School District 27^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vilonia Pathways Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.98	92^nd	330	72.1%
2024	56.74	123^rd	335	63.3%

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

Rank History for Vilonia Pathways Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.80	252^nd	295	14.6%
2024	23.77	252^nd	305	17.4%

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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 Vilonia Pathways Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	82	4	1	9	0	0	96
2023	128	2	1	13	1	0	145
2024	154	2	1	12	2	2	173

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 Vilonia Pathways Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	96	10.3	9.2	33.3
2023	145	15.5	9.3	35.9
2024	173	18.1	9.5	41

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 Vilonia Pathways Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	96	10.3	9.2	33.3
2023	145	15.5	9.3	35.9
2024	173	18.1	9.5	41

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vilonia Pathways Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	11 Eagle Street	Vilonia	72173	Faulkner County	Vilonia School District	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 796-2113	173	18	9.5	41.0%	154 (89.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12 (6.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)	10.0	78.5		18.2	40.7	20.0	78.5		18.2	42.2	20.0	28.6	22.7						0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.0	57.1	43.2		20.0	50.0	0.0	23.1
Cabot Freshman Academy	Public, Alternative	9	18 Spiritive	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 843-3363	789	50	15.6	39.5%	653 (82.8%)	19 (2.4%)	59 (7.5%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.3%)								(n/a)			44.0		44.0			46.1		46.1					25.0	25.0		61.7				61.7				0.0				0.0	$8,086	$1,313	$6,772
Sylvan Hills Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	10020 Bamboo Lane	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 833-1170	743	63	11.8	48.5%	243 (32.7%)	376 (50.6%)	64 (8.6%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.7%)								(n/a)		18.9	28.6		23.9		21.1	29.0		25.3		8.4	8.4	39.7	4.4	12.6		85.7				85.7		21.2	21.2	64.0				64.0
Conway Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	1815 Prince St	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-4860	1,572	99	15.9	56.3%	769 (48.9%)	473 (30.1%)	213 (13.5%)	24 (1.5%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.5%)								(n/a)		42.8	43.2		43.0		42.4	44.8		43.6		27.6	27.6	92.1	35.2	47.2	100.0	78.6				78.9		46.3	46.3	84.7				84.7	$8,903	$1,230	$7,674
Greenbrier Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	10 School Dr	Greenbrier	72058	Faulkner County	Greenbrier School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 679-3433	586	37	15.7	37.0%	526 (89.8%)	12 (2.0%)	32 (5.5%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)								(n/a)		46.2	42.0		44.1		44.8	41.3		43.0		16.5	16.5	30.8	11.7	22.2		35.3				35.3		51.3	51.3	63.0				63.0	$8,124	$695	$7,429

Frequently Asked Questions about Vilonia Pathways Academy

How many students attend Vilonia Pathways Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 173 students attended Vilonia Pathways Academy.

Is Vilonia Pathways Academy a good school?

Vilonia Pathways Academy ranks 123^rd of 335 Arkansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Vilonia Pathways Academy in?

Vilonia School District

What is the racial makeup of Vilonia Pathways Academy?

Students at Vilonia Pathways Academy are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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

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