Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ottumwa Virtual Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ottumwa Virtual Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ottumwa Virtual Learning's student population of 57 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Ottumwa Virtual Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ottumwa Virtual Learning is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
54%
71%
Hawaiian
33%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ottumwa Virtual Learning's ranking?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning is ranked #1211 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
The graduation rate of Ottumwa Virtual Learning is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
57 students attend Ottumwa Virtual Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ottumwa Virtual Learning students are White, 33% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ottumwa Virtual Learning offer ?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ottumwa Virtual Learning part of?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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