D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy


Summary:

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a total enrollment of 215 students. Based on the available data, this school appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with consistently low standardized test scores and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The student population at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is predominantly African American (90.7%), with a small percentage of white students (3.72%) and other racial backgrounds. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.6% to 27.3% in Reading and 5.9% to 20% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 48.4% to 52.8% and 48.7% to 56.6%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (93.02%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The data suggests that D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The consistently low test scores, high rates of economic disadvantage, and lack of improvement over time suggest that the school may require substantial interventions and support to help its students succeed.

District Detail

 813 Nixon Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

 (910) 251-6150

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 215

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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