Burke Virtual Academy

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Burke Virtual Academy ranks 301 st of 793 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Burke Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Valdese, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a total enrollment of 119 students. The school is part of the Burke County Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 242 school districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burke Virtual Academy stands out for its higher proficiency rates in 8th-grade science and reading compared to the Burke County Schools and North Carolina averages, suggesting the school may be effectively supporting students in these subject areas. However, the school faces challenges in lower elementary mathematics, with proficiency rates in 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade mathematics lower than the district and state averages. The school's diverse student body has a higher percentage of White students (71.43%) compared to the nearby North Liberty (70.15%) and NC School for the Deaf (44.26%), but also a lower percentage of African American (6.72%) and Hispanic (10.08%) students.

The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.98%) at Burke Virtual Academy compared to the Burke County Schools district average suggests the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could impact academic performance and resource needs. Additionally, the higher student-teacher ratio (16.4) at Burke Virtual Academy compared to the nearby North Liberty (5.8) and NC School for the Deaf (2.7) may indicate a need to evaluate staffing and class size to ensure personalized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

Heritage Middle School
Valdese, NC 28690

(828) 448-3175

District: Burke County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
301^st of 793 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 25

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

African American:

4.0%

Asian:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burke Virtual Academy ranks better than 62% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.48. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burke Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke Virtual Academy 301^st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Burke Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Burke County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke County Schools 110^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Burke Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.48	301^st	793	62.0%

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Rank History for White students at Burke Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.60	511^th	652	21.6%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Burke Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	85	8	8	12	0	0	6	0	119
2024	21	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	25

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 Burke Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	119	7.2	16.4	58
2024	25	2.0	11.9	56

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 Burke Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	119	7.2	16.4	58
2024	25	2.0	11.9	56

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.

Schools Near Burke Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (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	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burke Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	Heritage Middle School	Valdese	28690	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(828) 448-3175	25	2	11.9	56.0%	21 (84.0%)	1 (4.0%)	1 (4.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)							41.7			58.3	75.0
North Liberty	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	523 Enola Road	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 437-9656	71	9	7.7	95.8%	49 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (19.7%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)												$33,576	$5,487	$28,088
NC School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	517 W Fleming Dr	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Deaf and Blind Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 432-5388	60	22	2.7	95.0%	23 (38.3%)	10 (16.7%)	20 (33.3%)	6 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)
Caldwell Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	332 Greenhaven Dr NW	Lenoir	28645	Caldwell County	Caldwell County Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(828) 726-3855	151	11	13.7	54.3%	107 (70.9%)	6 (4.0%)	24 (15.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.6%)								(n/a)	30.0	35.3	21.4	15.0	25.0	37.5	23.5	33.3	43.8	58.8	79.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Burke Virtual Academy

How many students attend Burke Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 25 students attended Burke Virtual Academy.

Is Burke Virtual Academy a good school?

Burke Virtual Academy ranks 301^st of 793 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Burke Virtual Academy?

Students at Burke Virtual Academy are 84% White, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Burke Virtual Academy in?

Burke County Schools

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