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Virginia Connections Academy

Summary:

Virginia Connections Academy is a public virtual secondary school serving 513 students in grades 6-11 in Gate City, Virginia. The school is part of the Scott County Public Schools district, which is ranked 16th out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While the school has a relatively diverse student population, with 50.68% White, 23.59% African American, 12.09% Hispanic, and 3.51% Asian students, its test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in Algebra I, the school's proficiency rates range from 35.34% to 57.89%, compared to the state averages of 72.72% to 81.99%. Additionally, the school has a high student-teacher ratio of 43.6, significantly higher than the state average.

The school's performance shows significant variability across different subjects and grade levels, with relatively strong performance in English Reading but struggles in Mathematics. These inconsistencies, along with the school's lower test scores compared to the district and state, may be indicative of the challenges associated with virtual learning. To address these issues, the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to ensure that all students are able to succeed in a virtual learning environment.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 6-11

 340 East Jackson Street
       Gate City, VA  24251

(276) 386-6118

District: Scott County Public Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  41.5 Help
Number of students:  735

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
African American:
23.5%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Compare Details Virginia Connections Academy ranks worse than 92.1% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Virginia Connections Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Connections Academy 384th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Virginia Connections Academy in the ranking list.)

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Scott County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Public Schools 16th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virginia Connections Academy

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Rank History for all students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.20 410th 422 2.8%
2024 12.62 384th 417 7.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.29 219th 237 7.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.63 376th 402 6.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.39 401st 411 2.4%
2024 13.83 373rd 407 8.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.21 211th 281 24.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.21 396th 409 3.2%
2024 11.10 380th 407 6.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.58 290th 298 2.7%
2024 12.73 282nd 299 5.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.58 205th 275 25.5%
2024 56.09 116th 272 57.4%
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Rank History for White students at Virginia Connections Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.43 402nd 402 0.0%
2024 3.42 393rd 396 0.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Enrollment information for Virginia Connections Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 260 121 18 62 2 0 50 0 513
2024 380 173 15 95 4 0 68 0 735

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 Virginia Connections Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 513 11.7 43.6 n/a
2024 735 17.6 41.5 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 Virginia Connections Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 513 11.7 43.6 n/a
2024 735 17.6 41.5 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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In the 2023-24 school year, 735 students attended Virginia Connections Academy.

Students at Virginia Connections Academy are 52% White, 24% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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