Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy is a K-8 elementary school in Cloverdale, Indiana, part of the Cloverdale Community Schools district. With a student population of 684, the school has a predominantly White (87.28%) racial makeup.
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy stands out for its very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 0.1% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the 17.7% rate at nearby Cloverdale Elementary School. However, the school's test scores are mixed, with proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts (40.05%) and Math (31.89%) below the Cloverdale Community Schools district averages. Interestingly, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate (48.48%) was higher than the district (46.15%) and state (39.7%) averages. Additionally, Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy has a very low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at just 2.63%, compared to 75% at Cloverdale Elementary School.
As a virtual school, Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy may face unique challenges in student engagement and academic performance compared to traditional brick-and-mortar schools. The lower test scores, particularly in math, may reflect the difficulties of delivering effective virtual instruction. Additionally, the school's significantly higher percentage of White students (87.28%) compared to the surrounding district and state could indicate that the virtual school model is attracting a more homogeneous student population. While the school's lower spending per student of $6,579 in 2021-2022 suggests efficiency, this does not appear to be translating into higher academic performance compared to nearby schools like Cloverdale Elementary School, which had a spending per student of $8,057.
Cloverdale Community Schools
In the 2022-23 school year, 684 students attended Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy.
Students at Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy ranks 565th of 1011 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.