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Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5

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

A Madison-grant United School Corp elementary school where students score 48 points below what's typical for similar communities.

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11580 S E 00 W, Fairmount, IN 46928

  • Math 12% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 12% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2025
TrendImproving
Academics1.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-40.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-48.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$10,573
Chronic Absenteeism41.7%

Students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency12%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2022, reaching 12% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
3%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (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

16.5%

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 K-5 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.83–62.3 mi304Compare →
Summitville SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–23.7 mi261Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Madison-grant United School Corp

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 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 K-5 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 K-5

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 is a public elementary school in Fairmount, IN, part of Madison-grant United School Corp, serving approximately 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,106 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5

What grades does Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 serve?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5?

The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 is 23.1:1. 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 K-5 rank in IN?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 ranks #1,106 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5's MySchoolScout rating?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 K-5?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 a charter school?

No, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 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 K-5 a Title I school?

No, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5?

16.5% of students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-grant K-5 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 – 5th
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.7%
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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