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Rural Virtual Academy vs. Bridges Virtual Academy

Should you attend Rural Virtual Academy or Bridges Virtual Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rural Virtual Academy
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
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6/
10
Top 50%
Bridges Virtual Academy
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 2,125 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rural Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bridges Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
2,125 students
747 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rural Virtual Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bridges Virtual Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
68% | 32%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rural Virtual Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bridges Virtual Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rural Virtual Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bridges Virtual Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rural Virtual Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Medford Area Public School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Virtual Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Merrill Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#825 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rural Virtual Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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36%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
38%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rural Virtual Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Medford Area Public School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bridges Virtual Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Merrill Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in WI)
56%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rural Virtual Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Medford Area Public School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bridges Virtual Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Merrill Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rural Virtual Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Medford Area Public School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 30% in WI)
80-89%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rural Virtual Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Medford Area Public School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bridges Virtual Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Merrill Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rural Virtual Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bridges Virtual Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
43
Kindergarten Students
86
45
Grade 1 Students
86
50
Grade 2 Students
106
60
Grade 3 Students
99
49
Grade 4 Students
141
57
Grade 5 Students
160
58
Grade 6 Students
140
58
Grade 7 Students
187
60
Grade 8 Students
227
60
Grade 9 Students
188
53
Grade 10 Students
219
53
Grade 11 Students
213
55
Grade 12 Students
229
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rural Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Medford Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bridges Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Merrill Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rural Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Medford Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bridges Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Merrill Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rural Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Medford Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bridges Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Merrill Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rural Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Medford Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bridges Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Merrill Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rural Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Medford Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bridges Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Merrill Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rural Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Medford Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bridges Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Merrill Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rural Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Medford Area Public School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bridges Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Merrill Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rural Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Medford Area Public School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bridges Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Merrill Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rural Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Medford Area Public School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bridges Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Merrill Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extracurriculars
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National Honor Society, Student Council, Student Newspaper
 
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