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#1382 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Florence Virtual Academy
School · Florence Unified School District (4437) · Florence, AZ
A Florence Unified School District (4437) school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 2850, Florence, AZ 85132
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Florence Virtual Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Florence Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Average685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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
$76,832
Median home value
$314,600
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Florence Unified School District (4437)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–9 | Not available | 705 | Compare → |
| Mountain Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 178 | 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.
Florence Unified School District (4437)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence Virtual Academy is listed in Florence Unified School District (4437); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence Virtual Academy
Florence Virtual Academy is a public school in Florence, AZ, part of Florence Unified School District (4437), serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 30.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,382 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence Virtual Academy
What grades does Florence Virtual Academy serve?
Florence Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Florence Virtual Academy?
Florence Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Virtual Academy is 30.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Virtual Academy rank in AZ?
Florence Virtual Academy ranks #1,382 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Florence Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Florence Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Virtual Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Florence Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Florence Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Florence Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pinal County
- Phone
- (602) 222-3333
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85132)
- 38,809
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 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.
- 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 85132; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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