Below Average
#1884 of 2,105 schools in WI
Rural Virtual Academy
School · Medford Area Public School District · Medford, WI
A Medford Area Public School District charter school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
624 College St Rm 104, Medford, WI 54451
- Math 14% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rural Virtual Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2020, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rural 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford), 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
$63,882
Median home value
$198,500
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Medford Area Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rural Virtual Academy is listed in Medford Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rural Virtual Academy
Rural Virtual Academy is a public school in Medford, WI, part of Medford Area Public School District, serving approximately 2,125 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,884 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rural Virtual Academy
What grades does Rural Virtual Academy serve?
Rural Virtual Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rural Virtual Academy?
Rural Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Virtual Academy is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rural Virtual Academy rank in WI?
Rural Virtual Academy ranks #1,884 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Rural Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rural Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Rural Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rural Virtual Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rural Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Rural Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rural Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Rural Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rural Virtual Academy?
34.8% of students at Rural 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Taylor County
- Phone
- (715) 748-4620
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 54451)
- 11,051
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54451; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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