Below Average
#3135 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)
School · Bay · Panama City, FL
A school in Panama City, FL where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1311 BALBOA AVE, Panama City, FL 32401
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 35% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,841/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Panama City), 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
$49,901
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Bay Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Rising Leaders AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Bay Regional Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 28 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #34 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) is a public school in Panama City, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 91 students in grades 3rd-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,135 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)
What grades does Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) serve?
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)?
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
How does Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) rank in FL?
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) ranks #3,135 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) a charter school?
No, Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) a Title I school?
No, Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)?
35.2% of students at Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided) 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
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Phone
- (850) 767-4377
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 32401)
- 18,394
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 32401; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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