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#1175 of 1,280 schools in IA
Iowa Virtual Academy
School · Clayton Ridge Comm School District · Guttenberg, IA
A Clayton Ridge Comm School District school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 249 306 S. 1st Street, Guttenberg, IA 52052
- Math 33% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Iowa Virtual Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2020, to 38% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Iowa 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low123/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,871
Median home value
$189,300
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Clayton Ridge Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Iowa Virtual Academy is listed in Clayton Ridge Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iowa Virtual Academy
Iowa Virtual Academy is a public school in Guttenberg, IA, part of Clayton Ridge Comm School District, serving approximately 1,166 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iowa Virtual Academy
What grades does Iowa Virtual Academy serve?
Iowa Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Iowa Virtual Academy?
Iowa Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,166 students.
How does Iowa Virtual Academy rank in IA?
Iowa Virtual Academy ranks #1,175 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Iowa Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Iowa Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Iowa Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iowa Virtual Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Iowa Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Iowa Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iowa Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Iowa Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iowa Virtual Academy?
30.4% of students at Iowa 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
- 1,166
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (563) 748-1017
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 52052)
- 2,807
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 52052; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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