Below Average
#1883 of 2,105 schools in WI
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva)
Elementary School · Mcfarland School District · Mcfarland, WI
A Mcfarland School District charter elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4721 Dale-Curtin Dr, Mcfarland, WI 53558
- Math 11% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 15% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcfarland), 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
$107,167
Median home value
$377,500
Median rent
$1,501/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53558; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Elvehjem Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Waubesa IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Three Angels Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 2.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 463 | 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.
Mcfarland School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) is listed in McFarland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva)
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) is a public elementary school in Mcfarland, WI, part of Mcfarland School District, serving approximately 1,336 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,883 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva)
What grades does Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) serve?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva)?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) has an enrollment of approximately 1,336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva)?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) rank in WI?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) ranks #1,883 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) 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 Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) a charter school?
Yes, Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) a Title I school?
No, Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva)?
71.3% of students at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (wiva) 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
- 1,336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 838-9482
- Area population (ZIP 53558)
- 13,133
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 53558; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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