Virtual Learning Academy (E)

Summary:

Virtual Learning Academy (E) is a public charter virtual elementary school serving grades K-8 in Exeter, New Hampshire, with 171 students. As part of the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School District, which is ranked 16th out of 163 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school offers a unique virtual learning model compared to the nearby Exeter School District and other traditional public schools in the area.

Virtual Learning Academy (E) stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-white students (13-20%) compared to the 8-11% range at nearby schools like Swasey Central School and Lincoln Akerman School. The school also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 9-18% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, versus 2-8% at the nearby traditional public schools. Despite these differences, Virtual Learning Academy (E) outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with 74% of students proficient or better in reading and 64% in science, compared to state averages of 53% and 36%, respectively.

While Virtual Learning Academy (E) has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio than the nearby schools, ranging from 0.8 to 42.7 compared to 7.6 to 11.8, the school is still able to deliver strong academic results. This suggests that the virtual learning model employed by the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. Overall, Virtual Learning Academy (E) appears to be a successful charter school that is providing a unique and effective educational option for families in the Exeter area, particularly those seeking a more diverse and personalized learning environment.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual K-8

30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833-2622

(603) 778-2500

District: Virtual Learning Academy Charter School

Student/teacher ratio: 42.7

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Virtual Learning Academy (E) ranks better than 91.5% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), two or more races (9.4%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy (E) is 42.7. (See more...)

Compare Virtual Learning Academy (E) employs 4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Virtual Learning Academy (E) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Learning Academy (E) 11^th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Virtual Learning Academy (E) in the ranking list.)

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Learning Academy Charter School 16^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Virtual Learning Academy (E)

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Rank History for all students at Virtual Learning Academy (E)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	80.81	17^th	128	86.7%
2021	95.31	3^rd	125	97.6%
2024	86.15	11^th	130	91.5%

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Rank History for White students at Virtual Learning Academy (E)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.94	3^rd	123	97.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Virtual Learning Academy (E)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	13	0	0	0	0	13
2017	29	0	0	0	0	29
2018	36	0	0	5	2	43
2019	37	2	0	4	2	45
2020	45	2	1	1	2	51
2021	86	2	1	5	5	99
2022	161	4	10	8	9	192
2023	136	4	7	8	16	171

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 Learning Academy (E)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2011	0	10.1	n/a	n/a
2012	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2015	0	7.0	0.0	n/a
2016	13	16.0	0.8	23.1
2017	29	25.5	1.1	24.1
2018	43	11.0	3.9	18.6
2019	45	11.1	4.0	20
2020	51	0.0	n/a	25.5
2021	99	119.1	0.8	9.1
2022	192	n/a	n/a	9.4
2023	171	4.0	42.7	17.5

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 Learning Academy (E)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2011	0	10.1	n/a	n/a
2012	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2015	0	7.0	0.0	n/a
2016	13	16.0	0.8	23.1
2017	29	25.5	1.1	24.1
2018	43	11.0	3.9	18.6
2019	45	11.1	4.0	20
2020	51	0.0	n/a	25.5
2021	99	119.1	0.8	9.1
2022	192	n/a	n/a	9.4
2023	171	4.0	42.7	17.5

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virtual Learning Academy (E)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Virtual Learning Academy (E))	44	61	17%
All Grades Mathematics (Virtual Learning Academy Charter School)	54	54
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Virtual Learning Academy (E))	61	83	22%
All Grades Reading (Virtual Learning Academy Charter School)	81	79	2%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Virtual Learning Academy (E))	55	50	5%
All Grades Science (Virtual Learning Academy Charter School)	54	73	19%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	45	171	280%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	7
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	136	267.6%
Two or More Races	2	16	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20%	17.5%	2.5%

Schools Near Virtual Learning Academy (E)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)					NH SAS Reading (2024)					NH SAS 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 (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	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Virtual Learning Academy (E)	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Virtual Learning Academy Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(603) 778-2500	171	4	42.7	17.5%	136 (79.5%)	4 (2.3%)	8 (4.7%)	7 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.4%)								(n/a)				64.0	46.0				64.0	74.0		55.0	64.0
Lincoln Street Elementary School	Public	3-5	25 Lincoln St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8860	424	36	11.7	14.9%	390 (92.0%)	4 (0.9%)	8 (1.9%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	80.5	36^th of 234 public elementary schools	84.6%		81	33^rd of 237 public elementary schools	86.1%	3	75.0	73.0	59.0		69.0	57.0	66.0	73.0		65.0	48.0		48.0	$18,332
Main Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	40 Main St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8946	408	40	10.2	14.2%	366 (89.7%)	5 (1.2%)	13 (3.2%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.2%)								(n/a)														$19,942
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)	Public, Charter	K-8	2 Holland Way	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Coastal Waters Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 316-6951	109	11	10.3	11.0%	106 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)
Kensington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Amesbury Rd.	Kensington	03833	Rockingham County	Kensington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 772-5705	136	14	9.6	8.1%	129 (94.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	74.7	45^th of 234 public elementary schools	80.8%		78.2	40^th of 237 public elementary schools	83.1%	5	42.0	58.0	58.0		54.0	74.0	58.0	73.0		68.0	73.0		73.0	$23,317
Newfields Elementary School	Public	K-5	9 Piscassic Rd.	Newfields	03856	Rockingham County	Newfields School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 772-5555	118	11	11.0	5.1%	116 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.2	24^th of 234 public elementary schools	89.7%		68.6	61^st of 237 public elementary schools	74.3%	37	72.0	53.0	67.0		64.0	67.0	68.0	82.0		72.0	72.0		72.0	$22,217
East Kingston Elementary School	Public	K-5	5 Andrews Ln.	East Kingston	03827	Rockingham County	East Kingston School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 642-3511	131	15	8.7	7.6%	128 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	76.2	42^nd of 234 public elementary schools	82.1%		52.4	111^th of 237 public elementary schools	53.2%	69		65.0	65.0		68.0		55.0	71.0		60.0	47.0		47.0	$21,619
Stratham Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	39 Gifford Farm Rd.	Stratham	03885	Rockingham County	Stratham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 772-5413	521	44	11.8	5.8%	477 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	18 (3.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	72.9	50^th of 234 public elementary schools	78.6%		81.3	32^nd of 237 public elementary schools	86.5%	18	60.0	55.0	51.0		55.0	62.0	66.0	73.0		67.0	47.0		47.0	$19,425
Daniel J. Bakie School	Public	PK, KG-2	179 Main St.	Kingston	03848	Rockingham County	Sanborn Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 642-5272	328	30	10.9	4.0%	295 (89.9%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)								(n/a)														$24,425
Swasey Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	355 Middle Rd.	Brentwood	03833	Rockingham County	Brentwood School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 642-3487	293	26	11.2	7.8%	270 (92.2%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.4%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	86.4	19^th of 234 public elementary schools	91.9%		85.4	26^th of 237 public elementary schools	89.0%	7	93.0	68.0	54.0		70.0	83.0	62.0	84.0		75.0	52.0		52.0	$16,462

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Learning Academy (E)

How many students attend Virtual Learning Academy (E)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Virtual Learning Academy (E).

What is the racial makeup of Virtual Learning Academy (E)?

Students at Virtual Learning Academy (E) are 80% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

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