Below Average
#1566 of 1,786 schools in TN
Tennessee Virtual Academy
Elementary School · Union County · Knoxville, TN
An Union County elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1924 Dutch Valley DR, Knoxville, TN 37918
- Math 15% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tennessee Virtual Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tennessee 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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
$69,311
Median home value
$237,500
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christenberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Inskip ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Belle Morris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 402 | 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.
Union County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $9,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tennessee Virtual Academy is listed in Union County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tennessee Virtual Academy
Tennessee Virtual Academy is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Union County, serving approximately 1,947 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,566 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tennessee Virtual Academy
What grades does Tennessee Virtual Academy serve?
Tennessee Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tennessee Virtual Academy?
Tennessee Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,947 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tennessee Virtual Academy rank in TN?
Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks #1,566 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Tennessee Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tennessee Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Tennessee Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tennessee Virtual Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Tennessee Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Tennessee Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tennessee Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Tennessee Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (865) 992-9026
- Area population (ZIP 37918)
- 45,978
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37918; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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