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#1246 of 1,356 schools in AL
Saints Virtual Academy
School · Selma City · Selma, AL
A Selma City school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2194 Broad Street, Selma, AL 36701
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Saints Virtual Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Saints Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,123/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,466
Median home value
$111,000
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellwood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Meadowview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| John T Morgan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Selma City
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saints Virtual Academy is listed in Selma City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saints Virtual Academy
Saints Virtual Academy is a public school in Selma, AL, part of Selma City, serving approximately 272 students in grades 4th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,246 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saints Virtual Academy
What grades does Saints Virtual Academy serve?
Saints Virtual Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Saints Virtual Academy?
Saints Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
How does Saints Virtual Academy rank in AL?
Saints Virtual Academy ranks #1,246 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Saints Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Saints Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Saints Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saints Virtual Academy has 3% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Saints Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Saints Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saints Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Saints Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saints Virtual Academy?
80.5% of students at Saints Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (334) 874-1600
- Area population (ZIP 36701)
- 22,358
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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