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#1041 of 1,294 schools in KS
Manhattan Virtual Academy
School · Manhattan-ogden · Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan-ogden school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Manhattan Virtual Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2022, reaching 40% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,363
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
45%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Manhattan-ogden
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manhattan Virtual Academy is listed in Manhattan-Ogden; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manhattan Virtual Academy
Manhattan Virtual Academy is a public school in Manhattan, KS, part of Manhattan-ogden, serving approximately 174 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manhattan Virtual Academy
What grades does Manhattan Virtual Academy serve?
Manhattan Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Manhattan Virtual Academy?
Manhattan Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Virtual Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manhattan Virtual Academy rank in KS?
Manhattan Virtual Academy ranks #1,041 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Manhattan Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Manhattan Virtual Academy 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 Manhattan Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manhattan Virtual Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Manhattan Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Manhattan Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manhattan Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Manhattan Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Riley County
- Phone
- (785) 587-2100
- Area population (ZIP 66502)
- 43,247
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 25.4
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 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 66502; 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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