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#909 of 1,036 schools in AR

Driven Virtual Academy

School · Pulaski County Special School District · Little Rock, AR

A Pulaski County Special School District charter school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

21001 CANTRELL ROAD, Little Rock, AR 72223

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics3.4Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness1.5Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$13,934
Chronic Absenteeism0%

Students at Driven Virtual Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Driven 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,916/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), 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

$99,063

Median home value

$435,100

Median rent

$1,242/mo

College educated

65.7%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hannah SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–111.6 mi91Compare →
Hannah SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–111.6 mi87Compare →
Central Arkansas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–123.7 mi678Compare →
Sylvan Hills Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.78–9Not available743Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pulaski County Special School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#20 of 26
District spending per student
$13,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Driven Virtual Academy is listed in PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Driven Virtual Academy

Driven Virtual Academy is a public school in Little Rock, AR, part of Pulaski County Special School District, serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Driven Virtual Academy

What grades does Driven Virtual Academy serve?

Driven Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Driven Virtual Academy?

Driven Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Driven Virtual Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Driven Virtual Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Driven Virtual Academy rank in AR?

Driven Virtual Academy ranks #909 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Driven Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Driven Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Driven Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Driven Virtual Academy has 15% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Driven Virtual Academy a charter school?

Yes, Driven Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Driven Virtual Academy a Title I school?

No, Driven Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Driven Virtual Academy?

39.9% of students at Driven 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.0%
Area population (ZIP 72223)
25,706
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
43.8
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 72223; 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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