Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5

Summary:

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 is a public virtual elementary school serving 175 students in grades K-5 in Fairmount, Indiana. The school is part of the Madison-Grant United School Corporation, which is ranked 274 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the surrounding traditional public schools, Virtual Preparatory Academy has a more diverse student population, with 32.57% African American, 12% Hispanic, and 8% two or more races. However, the school struggles academically, with only 6.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 5.41% proficient or better in math, far below the district and state averages. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, much higher than the 3.7% to 25% range of the nearby Elwood Intermediate School, Eastbrook South Elementary, and other surrounding schools.

The lower spending per student at Virtual Preparatory Academy, $9,376 compared to $9,205 to $10,378 at nearby schools, may be a factor in the school's poor academic performance. These findings raise questions about the effectiveness of virtual schooling, especially for younger students, and the need for targeted interventions to support the school's struggling students and address the significant gaps in academic achievement compared to the district and state.


Detail:

Public, Virtual K-5

 11580 S E 00 W
       Fairmount, IN  46928


(765) 853-7003

District: Madison-Grant United School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
997th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,376 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
African American:
32.6%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.86. (See more...)
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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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Madison-Grant United School Corp District. Student population at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), African American (32.6%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Madison-Grant United School Corp District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 is 12, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Madison-Grant United School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 employs 14.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 is $9,376, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Madison-Grant United School Corp District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Madison-Grant United School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison-Grant United School Corp 276th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.59 1004th 1020 1.6%
2023 5.91 986th 1016 3.0%
2024 4.86 997th 1010 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 52 23 2 16 0 0 8 0 101
2023 80 57 2 21 1 0 14 0 175

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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 101 8.1 12.3 n/a
2023 175 14.5 12.0 34.3

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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 101 8.1 12.3 n/a
2023 175 14.5 12.0 34.3

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $292 (3.1%) $9,083 (96.9%) $9,376

Data source: Indiana Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5.

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 are 46% White, 33% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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