Tolleson Virtual Academy

Summary:

Tolleson Virtual Academy is a small elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Tolleson Elementary District in Tolleson, Arizona, with a predominantly Hispanic student population. While the school shows some strengths, particularly in science, it faces significant challenges in other academic areas and student retention.

Tolleson Virtual Academy's performance is relatively strong in science, with 40% of 5th graders proficient or better on the AzSCI exam, compared to the district average of 21% and the state average of 34%. However, the school struggles in English Language Arts (ELA), with only 20-29% of students in grades 5-7 proficient or better on the AASA ELA exam, compared to the district and state averages of 23-42%. In mathematics, the school performs better than the district but still lags the state, with 40-50% of students in grades 4-5 proficient or better on the AASA math exam, compared to the district's 17-22% and the state's 36-39%. The school's statewide ranking has improved from 874 out of 1000 Arizona elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 613 out of 1245 in 2022-2023, but its overall SchoolDigger rating remains low, at 3 stars out of 5 in 2022-2023 and only 1 star in 2021-2022.

Interestingly, Tolleson Virtual Academy's Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking 241 out of 1170 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating. In contrast, the school's female students rank much lower, at 841 out of 1219 Arizona elementary schools, with a 2-star rating in 2022-2023. The school's high 4.8% dropout rate in 2021-2022 may indicate challenges in engaging and retaining students in a virtual learning environment. While Tolleson Virtual Academy's performance is generally stronger than the nearby traditional public schools in the Tolleson Elementary District, it lags behind some nearby charter schools, such as the Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, which has higher test scores and a better statewide ranking.

Detail:

Public, Virtual K-8

9261 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353

(623) 533-3900

District: Tolleson Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,079

Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Number of students: 37

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.4%

African American:

16.2%

White:

2.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tolleson Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.8. (See more...)

Compare Details Tolleson Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.03. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Tolleson Virtual Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tolleson Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.4%), African American (16.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tolleson Virtual Academy is 6.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Tolleson Elementary District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tolleson Virtual Academy is $5,079, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Tolleson Elementary District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tolleson Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tolleson Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tolleson Elementary District 231^st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tolleson Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tolleson Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.52	874^th	1000	12.6%
2023	43.80	613^th	1245	50.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Tolleson Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.10	763^rd	824	7.4%
2023	28.37	841^st	1219	31.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Tolleson Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.67	628^th	716	12.3%
2023	72.57	241^st	1170	79.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tolleson Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tolleson Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.03	631^st	854	26.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tolleson Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.34	161^st	369	56.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tolleson Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.06	561^st	806	30.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tolleson Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.13	312^th	476	34.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona 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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tolleson Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	6	17	0	90	1	0	1	0	115
2023	1	6	0	29	0	0	1	0	37

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 Tolleson Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	115	6.0	19.1	n/a
2023	37	6.0	6.1	n/a

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 Tolleson Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	115	6.0	19.1	n/a
2023	37	6.0	6.1	n/a

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 Tolleson Virtual Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$631 (12.4%)	$880 (17.3%)	$2,142 (42.2%)	$1,784 (35.1%)	$1,783 (35.1%)	$3,568 (70.3%)	$5,079

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Tolleson Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Tolleson Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	9261 West Van Buren Street	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Elementary District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(623) 533-3900	37	6	6.1		1 (2.7%)	6 (16.2%)	29 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)								(n/a)													$5,079	$631	$880	$2,142	$1,784	$1,783	$3,568
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	9401 W Garfield St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 907-5181	768	42	18.1	88.9%	20 (2.6%)	43 (5.6%)	683 (88.9%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	17.8	735^th of 904 public elementary schools	18.7%		22.8	945^th of 1245 public elementary schools	24.1%	210	21.0	20.0		31.0	44.0	23.0	38.0				16.0	21.0	$12,815	$1,207	$926	$3,340	$8,445	$2,237	$10,682
Arizona Desert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8803 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 907-5260	694	32	21.5	79.8%	34 (4.9%)	62 (8.9%)	577 (83.1%)	7 (1.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	26.7	609^th of 904 public elementary schools	32.6%		41.9	638^th of 1245 public elementary schools	48.8%	29	27.0	45.0	30.0	31.0	44.0	47.0	43.0	34.0	23.0	20.0	22.0	37.0	$10,979	$1,022	$918	$2,961	$6,932	$2,107	$9,039
Desert Oasis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8802 W McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85037	Maricopa County	Tolleson Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 533-3901	681	29	23.6	79.9%	22 (3.2%)	51 (7.5%)	581 (85.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.8%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.2%)	16.6	753^rd of 904 public elementary schools	16.7%		28.4	853^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	31.5%	100		26.0	33.0	18.0	22.0		28.0						$10,552	$1,181	$921	$3,283	$6,266	$2,184	$8,450
Dos Rios Elementary	Public	K-8	2150 S 87th Ave	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Union Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 474-7004	702	37	18.9	64.0%	45 (6.4%)	87 (12.4%)	523 (74.5%)	6 (0.9%)	30 (4.3%)	5 (0.7%)	6 (0.9%)								(n/a)					18.0	22.0						14.0	$10,639	$1,363	$1,611	$4,337	$6,334	$1,332	$7,665
Sheely Farms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	9450 W Encanto Blvd	Phoenix	85037	Maricopa County	Tolleson Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 907-5270	679	33	20.5	81.7%	38 (5.6%)	135 (19.9%)	469 (69.1%)	16 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	15.5	771^st of 904 public elementary schools	14.7%		22.1	960^th of 1245 public elementary schools	22.9%	189	33.0	21.0	23.0	26.0	30.0	29.0	33.0	14.0		19.0		28.0	$11,786	$1,240	$918	$3,397	$7,536	$2,093	$9,628
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain	Public, Charter	K-8	2504 S 91st Ave	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	P.L.C. Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 474-2120	875			47.0%	33 (3.8%)	100 (11.4%)	711 (81.3%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	19 (2.2%)	14.5	787^th of 904 public elementary schools	12.9%		26.2	883^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	29.1%	96	26.0	28.0	23.0	32.0	33.0	24.0	29.0	17.0		11.0	18.0			$00			$00
Fine Arts Academy	Public	K-8	1700 S 103rd Ave	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-6400	788	37	21.2	65.9%	53 (6.7%)	96 (12.2%)	589 (74.7%)	14 (1.8%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.4%)	10.9	852^nd of 904 public elementary schools	5.8%		21.2	975^th of 1245 public elementary schools	21.7%	123	20.0	30.0	26.0	23.0	28.0	31.0	18.0	16.0	12.0		13.0	13.0	$9,829	$696	$330	$1,722	$6,781	$2,022	$8,803
Sun Canyon School	Public	PK, KG-5	8150 W Durango St	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Fowler Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 707-2000	528	25	21.1	65.9%	30 (5.7%)	51 (9.7%)	420 (79.5%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	24.4	636^th of 904 public elementary schools	29.6%		25.3	901^st of 1245 public elementary schools	27.6%	265	30.0	36.0	19.0				47.0	32.0	17.0					$00			$00
Academy of Math and Science Avondale	Public, Charter	K-8	10649 W Buckeye Rd	Phoenix	85353	Maricopa County	Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 888-6697	990			66.0%	63 (6.4%)	117 (11.8%)	785 (79.3%)	15 (1.5%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28.2	597^th of 904 public elementary schools	34.0%		45.4	600^th of 1245 public elementary schools	51.8%	3	30.0	43.0	30.0	44.0	52.0	35.0	34.0	27.0	26.0	28.0	32.0	20.0	$8,289	$1,247	$1,548	$4,042	$3,467	$2,027	$5,494

Frequently Asked Questions about Tolleson Virtual Academy

How many students attend Tolleson Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 37 students attended Tolleson Virtual Academy.

What district is Tolleson Virtual Academy in?

Tolleson Elementary District

What is the racial makeup of Tolleson Virtual Academy?

Students at Tolleson Virtual Academy are 78% Hispanic, 16% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

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