Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend 518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School?
347 students attend 518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of 518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School?
518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School offer ?
518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is 518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School part of?
518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School is part of Worthington Public School District.
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