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#1364 of 2,648 schools in NC
Summit Virtual Academy
Elementary School · Rowan-salisbury Schools · Salisbury, NC
A Rowan-salisbury Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1636 Parkview Circle, Salisbury, NC 28144
- Math 28% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Virtual Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salisbury), 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
$51,432
Median home value
$205,900
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28144; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| North Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| St Johns KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Bostian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rowan-salisbury Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #10 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit Virtual Academy is listed in Rowan-Salisbury Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Virtual Academy
Summit Virtual Academy is a public elementary school in Salisbury, NC, part of Rowan-salisbury Schools, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Virtual Academy
What grades does Summit Virtual Academy serve?
Summit Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Virtual Academy?
Summit Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Virtual Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Virtual Academy rank in NC?
Summit Virtual Academy ranks #1,364 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Summit Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Summit Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Summit Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Summit Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Summit Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Virtual Academy?
78.9% of students at Summit 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rowan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (704) 630-7274
- Area population (ZIP 28144)
- 27,238
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 28144; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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