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#1891 of 2,648 schools in NC
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy · Wilmington, NC
An elementary school in Wilmington, NC where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
813 Nixon Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Math 8% vs NC 61% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 32.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,004/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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
$52,159
Median home value
$263,000
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Charter Schools of WilmingtonCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| The International School at GregoryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| A H Snipes Academy of Arts/desEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 354 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is listed in D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Wilmington, NC, part of D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 32.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,891 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy
What grades does D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy serve?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is 32.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy rank in NC?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy ranks #1,891 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy?
95.4% of students at D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (910) 251-6150
- Area population (ZIP 28401)
- 21,820
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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.
- 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 28401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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