Summary:
Onslow Virtual School is a public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, part of the Onslow County Schools district. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with an increase in African American and Hispanic students, and serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Onslow Virtual School consistently underperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science. For example, the school's 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 55.6%, compared to 61.8% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.8% in 4th grade to 33.3% in 8th grade, significantly below the district and state averages. However, the school has seen a significant improvement in its student-teacher ratio, decreasing from 21 students per teacher in 2020-2021 to 12.9 students per teacher in 2022-2023, which may provide more individualized attention and support for students.
The declining academic performance at Onslow Virtual School is concerning and suggests the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and achievement. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to the school's challenges, and the school may need to explore ways to provide additional support and resources to address the unique needs of this population. While the lower student-teacher ratio could be a positive factor, the school's academic performance has not yet shown significant improvement, indicating that other factors, such as curriculum, instructional strategies, and student engagement, may also need to be addressed.
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