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Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8

Middle School · Madison-grant United School Corp · Fairmount, IN

A Madison-grant United School Corp middle school where students score 47 points below what's typical for similar communities.

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11580 S E 00 W, Fairmount, IN 46928

  • Math 5% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2025
TrendStable
Academics1.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-35.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.9 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-46.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,573
Chronic Absenteeism64.4%

Students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency5%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 10% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
3%
2025
Math
5%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 11 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.2%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low152/100K

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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

$63,387

Median home value

$119,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Madison-grant United School Corp

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$10,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 is listed in Madison-Grant United School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 is a public middle school in Fairmount, IN, part of Madison-grant United School Corp, serving approximately 239 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,397 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8

What grades does Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 serve?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 rank in IN?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 ranks #1,397 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 a charter school?

No, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 a Title I school?

No, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8?

22.2% of students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant 6-8 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.4%
Area population (ZIP 46928)
4,450
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
46.7
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46928; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025, 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24

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