The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Science. The lowest is 37% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Elementary Virtual School
Elementary Virtual School is a kindergarten-through-grade-5 public school in the Anoka-Hennepin School District, one of Minnesota's largest suburban districts. As a regular public school operating entirely online, it serves families in and around Anoka who choose a remote elementary experience. The school is not a charter and does not have a magnet designation.
Anoka is the county seat of Anoka County, a northern Twin Cities suburb roughly a short drive northwest of Minneapolis. It has a traditional downtown along the Rum River, with established residential neighborhoods and a mix of historic small-town character and suburban commuter patterns. The city has seen modest population growth in recent years. Major employers include a state psychiatric hospital, a technical college, and several manufacturing firms. Housing values and rents in the area sit near the statewide average.
The school's academic performance draws on state testing data. The available results span the subject areas of math, reading, and science across grades three through five, though the participation rate was well below typical levels, around half of enrolled students in most grades. Among those who took the tests, the share meeting proficiency varied considerably by grade and subject. In math, the proportion of students scoring proficient rose across the grades, from a lower share in grade three to a larger share by grade five. In reading, the pattern was similar, with the grade-five group reaching a rate that was notably stronger than the lower grades. Science results, available only for grade five, showed a majority of tested students at the proficient level.
Because the testing group was not a full census of enrolled students, the results represent only those whose families opted in. A parent may want to ask the school about its approach to ensuring broad participation in state assessments and how it supports students who may not test to confirm that the reported outcomes reflect the whole student body.
Compared with other districts in Anoka County, the school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint. That is a useful signal, but the low participation rate and the virtual nature of the school make direct comparison with brick-and-mortar elementary schools less straightforward.
The school serves grades kindergarten through five, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism was also not available.
Demographic information for the student body is largely blank in the available records. Enrollment totals, counts by race and ethnicity, and the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals were not reported, nor were data on special education or English learner status. Without those details, it is not possible to describe the peer environment or the level of support services the school provides to different student groups. A family considering this school would be wise to ask the district or school directly about the makeup of the student body and the resources available for students with disabilities or those learning English.
No information was found on course offerings, extracurricular programs, or staff qualifications. The school's location is the district's central office address in downtown Anoka, consistent with a virtual program that does not operate a standalone campus.
No recent significant changes were found for the Anoka-Hennepin School District such as building referenda, curriculum shifts, or major budget actions. The district itself is large and serves many suburban communities, so families may want to confirm that the elementary virtual program aligns with the district's broader instructional approach and that transitions to a traditional school later are supported.
For a family seeking a structured remote elementary option within a large suburban district, Elementary Virtual School offers an alternative to in-person attendance. The testing outcomes are mixed across grades and subjects, and the low participation rate means the picture is incomplete. The lack of demographic and program data leaves several important questions unanswered.
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