Tennessee Virtual Academy

Summary:

Tennessee Virtual Academy is an elementary school serving grades K-6 in Knoxville, Tennessee, which is part of the Knox County school district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past few years, but is currently 50.28% White, 32.7% African American, 7.01% Hispanic, and other minority groups.

Despite its diverse student body, Tennessee Virtual Academy consistently performs well below state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 14.4% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 19.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school has ranked in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in Tennessee for the past several years, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White, African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby traditional public schools, such as Beaumont Elementary/Magnet, which ranked in the top 30% of Tennessee elementary schools and had proficiency rates around 40-50% in core subjects, Tennessee Virtual Academy's academic outcomes are significantly worse. The combination of low spending per student, high student-teacher ratios, and the school's status as a virtual academy may be contributing to these poor results, suggesting systemic challenges that will require a comprehensive approach to address.


Detail:

Public, Virtual K-6

 1924 Dutch Valley DR
       Knoxville, TN  37918


(865) 992-9026

District: Union County

SchoolDigger Rank:
894th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Tennessee Virtual Academy usually attend:

Middle:    H Maynard Middle School
High:    Union County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  2,168

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.3%
African American:
32.7%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Compare Details Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks worse than 87.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.97. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tennessee Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Tennessee Virtual Academy 894th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Tennessee Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Union County:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County 134th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tennessee Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 18.07 757th 853 11.3%
2015 19.59 772nd 855 9.7%
2017 30.88 508th 646 21.4%
2018 27.81 737th 997 26.1%
2019 19.22 845th 985 14.2%
2021 27.78 707th 983 28.1%
2022 16.30 859th 1000 14.1%
2023 14.10 897th 1020 12.1%
2024 14.97 894th 1018 12.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.57 168th 395 57.5%
2019 30.79 190th 255 25.5%
2021 17.08 363rd 369 1.6%
2022 29.48 322nd 447 28.0%
2023 24.00 453rd 528 14.2%
2024 21.91 521st 582 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.40 669th 877 23.7%
2019 20.52 736th 821 10.4%
2021 26.21 644th 823 21.7%
2022 23.84 724th 858 15.6%
2023 20.61 754th 865 12.8%
2024 15.36 804th 853 5.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.58 782nd 926 15.6%
2021 27.90 689th 945 27.1%
2022 14.95 865th 975 11.3%
2023 15.92 868th 989 12.2%
2024 15.84 862nd 990 12.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.35 804th 916 12.2%
2021 26.77 684th 941 27.3%
2022 17.05 848th 980 13.5%
2023 12.38 916th 987 7.2%
2024 14.35 888th 991 10.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.35 49th 55 10.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.88 311th 450 30.9%
2019 28.34 295th 404 27.0%
2021 32.01 255th 411 38.0%
2022 18.17 449th 483 7.0%
2023 18.85 442nd 500 11.6%
2024 21.02 420th 498 15.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.98 278th 324 14.2%
2022 39.27 213th 363 41.3%
2023 31.85 277th 387 28.4%
2024 33.12 288th 415 30.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.54 720th 841 14.4%
2019 14.19 772nd 812 4.9%
2021 24.96 680th 844 19.4%
2022 15.64 779th 844 7.7%
2023 10.17 830th 852 2.6%
2024 9.45 824th 847 2.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tennessee Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 21.64 427th 485 12.0%
2015 23.30 439th 492 10.8%
2017 24.71 312th 362 13.8%
2018 26.30 437th 563 22.4%
2019 23.70 456th 574 20.6%
2021 27.31 414th 576 28.1%
2022 19.16 462nd 569 18.8%
See the entire list of Tennessee Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.20 187th 279 33.0%
2019 30.94 169th 222 23.9%
2021 28.58 184th 238 22.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.86 325th 481 32.4%
2019 32.14 356th 490 27.3%
2021 25.64 370th 483 23.4%
2022 25.65 394th 495 20.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.70 406th 529 23.3%
2021 28.48 386th 538 28.3%
2022 20.77 438th 552 20.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.52 440th 523 15.9%
2021 24.80 397th 529 25.0%
2022 16.34 460th 540 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.35 217th 284 23.6%
2019 33.59 183rd 293 37.5%
2021 37.02 145th 277 47.7%
2022 21.27 241st 299 19.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.58 158th 261 39.5%
2022 29.99 192nd 275 30.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tennessee Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.73 420th 481 12.7%
2019 17.49 450th 484 7.0%
2021 25.25 394th 496 20.6%
2022 17.55 447th 500 10.6%
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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.

Tennessee Virtual Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Tennessee Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 1237 130 53 7 3 0 0 0 1430
2013 2328 371 41 157 15 2 4 0 2918
2014 2178 435 27 119 17 1 7 0 2784
2015 1032 237 18 75 6 0 11 0 1379
2016 477 119 8 27 3 0 0 0 634
2017 548 153 10 22 2 0 2 0 737
2018 852 255 11 55 6 1 36 0 1216
2019 912 291 12 60 8 4 61 0 1348
2020 846 325 17 65 6 5 85 0 1349
2021 1397 507 21 149 7 5 176 0 2262
2022 1497 989 70 209 15 3 253 0 3036
2023 1090 709 18 152 10 1 188 0 2168

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 Tennessee Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 1430 80.0 17.8 n/a
2013 2918 n/a n/a n/a
2014 2784 120.0 23.2 n/a
2015 1379 36.0 38.3 42.3
2016 634 36.0 17.6 54.1
2017 737 39.9 18.4 n/a
2018 1216 54.0 22.5 n/a
2019 1348 65.0 20.7 n/a
2020 1349 57.0 23.6 n/a
2021 2262 116.4 19.4 n/a
2022 3036 125.1 24.2 n/a
2023 2168 132.4 16.3 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 Tennessee Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 1430 80.0 17.8 n/a
2013 2918 n/a n/a n/a
2014 2784 120.0 23.2 n/a
2015 1379 36.0 38.3 42.3
2016 634 36.0 17.6 54.1
2017 737 39.9 18.4 n/a
2018 1216 54.0 22.5 n/a
2019 1348 65.0 20.7 n/a
2020 1349 57.0 23.6 n/a
2021 2262 116.4 19.4 n/a
2022 3036 125.1 24.2 n/a
2023 2168 132.4 16.3 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 Tennessee Virtual Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $287 (8.5%) $3,104 (91.5%) $3,392
2020 $140 (5.2%) $2,550 (94.8%) $2,690
2021 $92 (1.9%) $4,865 (98.1%) $4,957
2022 $418 (34.1%) $808 (65.9%) $1,226
2023 $320 (24.1%) $1,008 (75.8%) $1,329

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tennessee Virtual Academy

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 845th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 897th of 1020 Elementary schools
 2.2%
Ranks 456th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 462nd of 569 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee Virtual Academy)17.113.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County)19.319.3
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee Virtual Academy)15.317.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union County)20.222.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee Virtual Academy)13.710
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County)26.919.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee Virtual Academy)14.919.9
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)20.825.7
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee Virtual Academy)20.712.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County)25.617.6
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee Virtual Academy)2015
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)21.518.2
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee Virtual Academy)127.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Union County)25.39.1
 16.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee Virtual Academy)2522.9
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)24.620.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee Virtual Academy)28.315.8
 12.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Union County)27.315.3
 12%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee Virtual Academy)8.59.2
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Union County)15.212.4
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.630.2
 3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee Virtual Academy)2521.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)26.522.5
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.435.7
 0.3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee Virtual Academy)30.319.9
 10.4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Union County)29.119.9
 9.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.245.5
 2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee Virtual Academy)9.49.1
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Union County)19.215.4
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.130.7
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee Virtual Academy)17.415.4
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Union County)17.815.6
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.125.8
 1.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee Virtual Academy)30.423.7
 6.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Union County)29.325.7
 3.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.5
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee Virtual Academy)12.510.7
 1.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Union County)21.814.3
 7.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee Virtual Academy)20.718.9
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Union County)2220.2
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee Virtual Academy)29.715.8
 13.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Union County)28.619
 9.6%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13482168
 60.8%
African American291709
 143.6%
American Indian810
 25%
Asian1218
 50%
Hispanic60152
 153.3%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White9121090
 19.5%
Two or More Races61188
 208.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tennessee Virtual Academy

Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students who attend Tennessee Virtual Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : H Maynard Middle School
High : Union County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,168 students attended Tennessee Virtual Academy.

Students at Tennessee Virtual Academy are 50% White, 33% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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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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