Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School in Little Rock, AR

At a glance

Reported students

1,315

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

43.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

30.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arkansas middle enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,387

Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School: 1,315 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

30.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,044
Teachers (FTE): 49
Student–teacher ratio: 21.3:1

What the reported data says about Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School

Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Little Rock. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Arkansas Virtual Academy. NCES reports 1,315 students for 2024–25.

Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 30.2:1, above the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.5%) and Black (18.2%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School

1How do the reported 30.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.8%
Students with disabilities: 13.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 56.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White66.5%
Hispanic8.1%
Black18.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

1,387 reported students

Arkansas Virtual Academy High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,567 reported students

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Public schools near Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch Middle · Little Rock School District	06–08	315	0.8 mi
Estem Junior High Public Charter School Middle · Charter · Estem Public Charter School	07–08	401	1.3 mi
Mann Multimedia Arts Digital Innovations Magnet Middle Sch Middle · Little Rock School District	06–08	557	1.6 mi
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School Middle · Charter · Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	06–08	62	2.2 mi
Pulaski Heights Middle School Middle · Little Rock School District	06–08	585	2.2 mi
North Little Rock Middle School Middle · North Little Rock School District	07–08	1,036	4.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School

What grades does Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School serve?

Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Arkansas Virtual Academy.

How many students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School?

Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School reported 1,315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,044 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 30.2:1, based on 1,315 students and 43.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

56.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School in?

Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School is part of Arkansas Virtual Academy, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch (0.8 mi), Estem Junior High Public Charter School (1.3 mi), Mann Multimedia Arts Digital Innovations Magnet Middle Sch (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.