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Ottumwa Virtual Learning
School · Ottumwa Comm School District · Ottumwa, IA
An Ottumwa Comm School District school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1112 N Van Buren, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Math 0% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs IA 77% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Ottumwa Virtual Learning score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2022, to 20% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
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 Ottumwa Virtual Learning 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ottumwa), 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
$59,091
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ottumwa Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ottumwa Virtual Learning is listed in Ottumwa Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ottumwa Virtual Learning
Ottumwa Virtual Learning is a public school in Ottumwa, IA, part of Ottumwa Comm School District, serving approximately 57 students in grades Pre-K-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ottumwa Virtual Learning
What grades does Ottumwa Virtual Learning serve?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
How does Ottumwa Virtual Learning rank in IA?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning ranks #1,280 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Ottumwa Virtual Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.6 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 Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ottumwa Virtual Learning has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Ottumwa Virtual Learning a charter school?
No, Ottumwa Virtual Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ottumwa Virtual Learning a Title I school?
No, Ottumwa Virtual Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
70.2% of students at Ottumwa Virtual Learning 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wapello County
- Phone
- (641) 684-6597
- Area population (ZIP 52501)
- 30,341
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 52501; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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