Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heartland Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
9%
7%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Heartland Virtual Academy?
59 students attend Heartland Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Heartland Virtual Academy students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Heartland Virtual Academy offer ?
Heartland Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Heartland Virtual Academy part of?
Heartland Virtual Academy is part of Newton School District.
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