Virtual Academy of North Texas, White Settlement TX

Original Research by School Decision on Virtual Academy of North Texas

Virtual Academy of North Texas is an online school operated by White Settlement ISD, serving kindergarten through 10th grade with a small enrollment. The school operates as a public school and serves students from across the district who choose a virtual learning pathway rather than attending a physical campus.

The school draws a diverse student population. The enrollment includes a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, with Hispanic students comprising the largest share, followed by white, Black, and Asian students. A substantial portion of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families have limited income. The school's enrollment is modest and distributed across all served grades, with no single grade level dominating.

Academic performance on state assessments shows a mixed and uneven profile across grades and subjects. In reading and language arts, the school posts its strongest results in grades 6 and 8, where proficiency runs high. Results in grades 3 and 4 are solid, and grade 5 shows strong reading proficiency. However, writing or language mechanics assessments were not available in the data provided.

Mathematics proficiency is more variable. Grades 3 and 5 show reasonable performance, while grades 4, 6, and 8 fall into a narrower band. Grade 7 mathematics stands out as a significant soft spot, with performance that falls far below other grades at this school. A parent considering this school may want to understand what, if anything, is different about seventh-grade math instruction or enrollment, and whether additional support is available.

Science results are limited to grades 5 and 8. Grade 5 science proficiency is modest; grade 8 science shows weaker results. Social studies assessment data appear only for grade 8, where results are notably low. These science and social studies findings reflect limited available data, since the state does not test all grades or subjects.

The school's overall proficiency index, calculated from all tested grades and subjects, ranks in the top quartile when compared to other schools within Tarrant County, which is a meaningful strength and suggests the school is performing above the typical county school profile despite the grade-to-grade variability.

White Settlement ISD recently completed a district-wide grade reconfiguration tied to a voter-approved bond passed in 2022. This restructuring took effect in August 2024 and created a new early learners academy for pre-K and kindergarten, consolidated elementary grades 1-5 across multiple buildings, and established a dedicated 6th Grade Center. These changes directly affect family logistics and which campus a child attends by grade.

The city of White Settlement is part of the Fort Worth metropolitan area in Tarrant County. The local economy is mixed, with retail trade, construction, and food service as common employment sectors. Lockheed Martin, a major aerospace and defense employer, maintains significant presence in the area, alongside healthcare, retail, and hospitality businesses. Housing values in the 76108 ZIP code area are modest relative to state and national benchmarks, and rental costs are moderate. Public transit connects White Settlement to nearby areas through the North Texas Regional Transportation Authority, though residents typically rely on personal vehicles.

Families choosing Virtual Academy should be clear on whether an online learning model meets their child's needs. The variable performance by grade, particularly the sharp drop in seventh-grade mathematics, warrants direct conversation with school staff about instructional approach, student support systems, and whether the virtual format works well for their student's learning style.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 371%

School 71% · District 19% · ▲ 52 pts above district

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 32 pts above county median

Grade 456%

School 56% · District 44% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 15 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

Grade 573%

School 73% · District 35% · ▲ 38 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Grade 664%

School 64% · District 27% · ▲ 37 pts above district

▲ 30 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

Grade 76%

School 6% · District 21% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▼ 21 pts below state median · ▼ 19 pts below county median

Grade 852%

School 52% · District 37% · ▲ 15 pts above district

▲ 10 pts above state median · ▲ 14 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 379%

School 79% · District 34% · ▲ 45 pts above district

▲ 33 pts above state median · ▲ 34 pts above county median

Grade 469%

School 69% · District 43% · ▲ 26 pts above district

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

Grade 582%

School 82% · District 53% · ▲ 29 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 34 pts above county median

Grade 693%

School 93% · District 50% · ▲ 43 pts above district

▲ 41 pts above state median · ▲ 40 pts above county median

Grade 772%

School 72% · District 44% · ▲ 28 pts above district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 23 pts above county median

Grade 876%

School 76% · District 59% · ▲ 17 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 23 pts above county median

Science

Grade 555%

School 55% · District 25% · ▲ 30 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 38 pts above county median

Grade 840%

School 40% · District 36% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 824%

School 24% · District 15% · ▲ 9 pts above district

even with state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

This schoolWHITE SETTLEMENT ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income71%Higher-income86%15 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income60%Higher-income73%13 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income80%Higher-income83%3 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income83%Higher-income100%17 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income70%Higher-income73%3 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income86%Higher-income71%15 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income71%Higher-income71%0 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income60%Higher-income55%5 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income40%Higher-income100%60 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income33%Higher-income88%55 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income11%Higher-income0%11 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income50%Higher-income53%3 pp gap