Below Average
#1037 of 1,294 schools in KS
Lawrence Virtual School
School · Lawrence · Lawrence, KS
A charter school in Lawrence, KS where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawrence Virtual School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lawrence Virtual School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), 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
$56,340
Median home value
$228,100
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
53.6%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawrence Virtual School is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence Virtual School
Lawrence Virtual School is a public school in Lawrence, KS, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 626 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence Virtual School
What grades does Lawrence Virtual School serve?
Lawrence Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lawrence Virtual School?
Lawrence Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Virtual School is 29.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence Virtual School rank in KS?
Lawrence Virtual School ranks #1,037 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lawrence Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lawrence Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence Virtual School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawrence Virtual School a charter school?
Yes, Lawrence Virtual School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lawrence Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Douglas County
- Phone
- (785) 832-5620
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 66044)
- 29,052
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 24.7
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66044; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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