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V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)

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Summary

V.I.B.E. Academy is a public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Sioux City, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 332 students. The school is part of the Sioux City Community School District, which is ranked 273 out of 311 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

V.I.B.E. Academy has a diverse student population, with 58.13% White, 28.92% Hispanic, 2.41% African American, 0.9% Asian, 2.71% Native American, 0.9% Pacific Islander, and 6.02% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling below the Sioux City Community School District and the state of Iowa across most grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 62.05% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

The student-teacher ratio at V.I.B.E. Academy has improved from 21.6 in 2021-2022 to 19.2 in 2022-2023, but it is still higher than the typical recommended ratio for virtual schools. The school's academic performance has declined over the past two years, and the virtual school model may present unique challenges in providing a high-quality educational experience, such as ensuring effective student engagement, access to technology, and support for students and families.

332
Students ?
19.2
Student/teacher ratio ?
62%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 627 4th Street
       Sioux City, IA  51101

(712) 279-6667

District: Sioux City Community School District

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
Hispanic:
28.9%
Two or more races:
6.0%
more
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 4th percentile in 2022 → 3rd in 2023
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Iowa average (45% vs 69% meeting standards)
!Graduation rate below the Iowa average (57% vs 88%)
!High chronic absenteeism (52% vs 23% Iowa)
Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?
This school45%
District avg58%
Iowa avg69%
Not ranked this year
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
270th of 313Sioux City Community School District among Iowa districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIowa percentileRating
202314.9505 of 56510.6%★☆☆☆☆
20224.7552 of 5743.8%☆☆☆☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIowa percentileRating
202330.0264 of 33421.0%★☆☆☆☆
20228.3318 of 3375.6%☆☆☆☆☆
High school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIowa percentileRating
20233.0326 of 3363.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20220.6330 of 3320.6%☆☆☆☆☆
By subject vs Iowa (2022-2023) ?
English Language Arts57%-15 vs state
Science38%-26 vs state
Mathematics36%-32 vs state

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Students at V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) are 58% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education).


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