Middle Schools in Fl Virtual

The Fl Virtual district contains a single middle school, Florida Virtual Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a substantial enrollment of 2,559 students. As the sole school in the district, it defines the district's performance, earning it an 11th-place ranking out of 70 districts statewide (84th percentile, 4 stars). The school itself has maintained a consistent 3-star state rating over the past three years, with its state rank fluctuating between the 62nd and 70th percentile among Florida middle schools.

Key metrics reveal a school with notable strengths and some areas for improvement. The school excels in advanced coursework, with exceptional proficiency rates in End-of-Course exams: Biology 1 (99% proficient), Geometry (90%), Civics (82%), and Algebra 1 (79%)—all significantly above state averages. English Language Arts (ELA) performance is also strong across all grades (6th: 79%, 7th: 77%, 8th: 70%). However, standard grade-level math scores are a relative weakness, with 7th Grade Math (42% proficient) and 8th Grade Math (55%) falling below state averages. The school operates efficiently with a spending per student of $7,081 and a student-teacher ratio of 26.9:1, typical for a virtual school.

An interesting finding is the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.0%, significantly lower than the state average of 31.4%, suggesting strong student engagement in the virtual model. The school appears particularly effective at preparing top-tier students for advanced material through a flexible, self-paced curriculum. However, year-over-year improvement is inconsistent, with some scores rising (8th Grade Science, 7th Grade Math) while others declined (8th Grade ELA, 6th Grade Math), and the school's state ranking dropped from the 70th to the 64th percentile over three years. Overall, Florida Virtual Middle School offers a strong option for motivated students, especially those ready for advanced coursework, though standard math support may be an area to watch.