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#812 of 1,036 schools in AR
River Valley Virtual Academy
School · Van Buren School District · Van Buren, AR
A Van Buren School District charter school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Math 25% vs AR 27% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at River Valley Virtual Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Valley 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,524/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Van Buren), 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
$60,387
Median home value
$177,100
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Freshman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9 | 1.2 mi | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Van Buren School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Valley Virtual Academy is listed in VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Valley Virtual Academy
River Valley Virtual Academy is a public school in Van Buren, AR, part of Van Buren School District, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley Virtual Academy
What grades does River Valley Virtual Academy serve?
River Valley Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend River Valley Virtual Academy?
River Valley Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Virtual Academy is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Valley Virtual Academy rank in AR?
River Valley Virtual Academy ranks #812 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is River Valley Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 River Valley Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Valley Virtual Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is River Valley Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, River Valley Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is River Valley Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, River Valley Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Valley Virtual Academy?
67.6% of students at River Valley 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
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (479) 471-3165
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 72956)
- 34,102
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
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.
- 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 · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 72956; 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 multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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