Below Average
#2199 of 2,648 schools in NC
Iss Virtual Academy
School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Statesville, NC
An Iredell-statesville Schools school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
222 Knox Street, Statesville, NC 28677
- Math 49% vs NC 55% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Iss Virtual Academy score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 53% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Iss Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average409/100K
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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
$59,081
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Redeemer Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Northview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Discovery Program at the SpringsEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Iredell-statesville Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #28 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Iss Virtual Academy is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iss Virtual Academy
Iss Virtual Academy is a public school in Statesville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,199 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iss Virtual Academy
What grades does Iss Virtual Academy serve?
Iss Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Iss Virtual Academy?
Iss Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iss Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Iss Virtual Academy is 29.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iss Virtual Academy rank in NC?
Iss Virtual Academy ranks #2,199 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Iss Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Iss Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Iss Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iss Virtual Academy has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Iss Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Iss Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iss Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Iss Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iss Virtual Academy?
35.4% of students at Iss Virtual 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Iredell County
- Phone
- (704) 832-2522
- Area population (ZIP 28677)
- 37,628
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 28677; 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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