Serving 140 students in grades 6-12, Mcdowell Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Mcdowell Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdowell Virtual Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mcdowell Virtual Academy is ranked #1865 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Mcdowell Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
140 students attend Mcdowell Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mcdowell Virtual Academy students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Virtual Academy offer ?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mcdowell Virtual Academy part of?
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