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#1383 of 1,992 schools in MN
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
Middle School · Houston Public School District · Houston, MN
A Houston Public School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
306 W ELM ST, Houston, MN 55943
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle 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 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$69,896
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55943; 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.
Houston Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is listed in HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is a public middle school in Houston, MN, part of Houston Public School District, serving approximately 341 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,383 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
What grades does Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle serve?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle rank in MN?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle ranks #1,383 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle has 23% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle a charter school?
No, Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
67.4% of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle 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
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (507) 896-5323
- Area population (ZIP 55943)
- 3,070
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 55943; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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