Serving 1,155 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School's ranking?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is ranked #1268 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
1,155 students attend Greater Commonwealth Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greater Commonwealth Virtual School offer ?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School part of?
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