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Pioneer Virtual Academy

Summary:

Pioneer Virtual Academy is a small public virtual school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, serving grades K-12 with a student population of 158 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 62nd out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Analysis of Pioneer Virtual Academy reveals that the school consistently underperforms the Lawrence County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, the school's proficiency rate in Mathematics for all grades is 18.7%, compared to 41.7% for Lawrence County and 39.7% for the state. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 7.9 to 11.8, which is significantly lower than the typical public school ratio.

Additionally, the school's spending per student has varied, ranging from $2,344 to $3,034, which is lower than the state average. While the school's racial composition has become less diverse over the past three years, with the percentage of White students increasing, this trend may not be representative of the overall diversity in the Lawrence County School District. The inconsistent academic performance across different subject areas and grade levels suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the specific learning needs of its students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 1620 Springer RD
       Lawrenceburg, TN  38464

(931) 762-3581

District: Lawrence County

SchoolDigger Rank:
829th of 1,018 Tennessee Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
African American:
5.1%
Asian:
3.2%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks worse than 81.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks worse than 57.8% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.54. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Virtual Academy 829th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Pioneer Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Virtual Academy 339th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Pioneer Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County 59th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pioneer Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.85 826th 1020 19.0%
2024 21.43 829th 1018 18.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pioneer Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.97 750th 990 24.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pioneer Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.28 865th 991 12.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pioneer Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.41 844th 852 0.9%
2024 12.78 805th 847 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pioneer Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pioneer Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.54 339th 587 42.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pioneer Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.97 417th 554 24.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pioneer Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.56 408th 504 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Open Quote This school accepted my son withdrew him from the school he was in email stating we would have a meeting to go over his IEP and to choose courses not to worry his attendance is being accounted for, to email me again yesterday after never having a meeting and my son already being withdrawn for two weeks now to say we can't accept him as a student! Our school doesn't steal kids from other district is Patty Frank's the principal of Harmony's exact words! But other students attend her virtual school from the school we previously attended. I have now enrolled my son elsewhere and I am awaiting acceptance. My son was denied a education due to his IEP not because we came from a district if that was the case then they wouldn't have accepted any other students from other districts. Unfortunately I can't leave a zero star review! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pioneer Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 11
2022 83 1 0 3 0 1 1 0 89
2023 139 8 5 3 0 2 1 0 158

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 Pioneer Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 11 n/a n/a n/a
2022 89 11.1 7.9 n/a
2023 158 13.3 11.8 n/a

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 Pioneer Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 11 n/a n/a n/a
2022 89 11.1 7.9 n/a
2023 158 13.3 11.8 n/a

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 Pioneer Virtual Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $8,038 (342.9%) $1,491 (63.6%) $2,344
2022 $1,366 (45.0%) $1,608 (53.0%) $3,034
2023 $157 (5.7%) $2,573 (94.2%) $2,731

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Virtual Academy

Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Tennessee alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Pioneer Virtual Academy.

Students at Pioneer Virtual Academy are 88% White, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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