Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) vs. Wisconsin Connections Academy
Should you attend Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) or Wisconsin Connections Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Total Students
1,393 students
743 students
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
-
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
32:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1814 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1065 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
10
Kindergarten Students
62
26
Grade 1 Students
88
38
Grade 2 Students
118
31
Grade 3 Students
117
35
Grade 4 Students
124
28
Grade 5 Students
148
31
Grade 6 Students
144
43
Grade 7 Students
230
63
Grade 8 Students
346
69
Grade 9 Students
-
83
Grade 10 Students
-
89
Grade 11 Students
-
95
Grade 12 Students
-
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
12%
% Black
19%
8%
% White
46%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%