How does Sonoma County Virtual Academy compare to other middle schools in Windsor?

Sonoma County Virtual Academy has a Scope Score of 47.6/100, ranked #918 among California middle schools. 11% of students exceed standard, with a total of 28 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at Sonoma County Virtual Academy?

10.7% of students at Sonoma County Virtual Academy exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 35.7% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at Sonoma County Virtual Academy?

25.0% of students at Sonoma County Virtual Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in the Scope Score.

Sonoma County Virtual Academy

K-12 School

Windsor Unified WindsorSonoma County95492

📍 8681 Windsor Road

Scope Score

out of 100

State Rank

of 1,714 California middle schools

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Scope Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data from the California Dept. of Education (CAASPP, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates). They are not official CDE ratings and should not be the sole basis for school decisions. See methodology.

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for Sonoma County Virtual Academy
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	10.7%
Met Standard	25.0%
Below Standard	64.3%

Score Factors

Helping

✓Suspension rate: 0.0%

4.1pp below state avg (state avg 4.1%)

10% weight

Holding Back

▼Exceeded standard: 10.7%

6.6pp below state avg (state avg 17.3%)

30% weight

▼Met or exceeded: 35.7%

3.8pp below state avg (state avg 39.5%)

20% weight

▼Chronic absenteeism: 25.0%

5.7pp above state avg (state avg 19.3%)

15% weight

▼Baseline proficiency: 35.7%

Below state baseline (state avg 39.5%)

10% weight

Unlike traditional school ratings, we show our work. Every factor, its weight, and how this school compares to the state average — so you can decide what matters most to your family. The middle school Scope Score is weighted across 5 dimensions. See full methodology →

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "36% proficient" for Sonoma County Virtual Academy and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

10.7% of students exceeded standard while 25.0% met it. That exceeded rate is 6.6 points below the state average of 17.3%. That's near the Windsor Unified district average of 11.1%. Nearby schools (within ~3 miles) average 12.7% exceeded — about the same. The gap between "met" and "exceeded" can reveal how much a school's curriculum challenges students beyond proficiency.

Chronic absenteeism is 25.0%, above the state average of 19.3%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →

A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means

Key metrics

% Exceeded Standard

10.7%

Students scoring above proficient

% Met or Above

35.7%

Students meeting standard

Growth (G6→G8)

N/A

Change in proficiency rate

Chronic Absenteeism

25.0%

Students missing 10%+ of days

Suspension Rate

0.0%

Students suspended at least once

Total Tested

Across all grades & subjects

ELA scores by grade

Grade	Tested	Exceeded	Met	Nearly Met	Not Met	Met+Above
6th	—	—	—	—	—	—
7th	—	—	—	—	—	—
8th	14	14.3%	35.7%	28.6%	21.4%	50.0%
11th	8	—	—	—	—	—

Math scores by grade

Grade	Tested	Exceeded	Met	Nearly Met	Not Met	Met+Above
6th	—	—	—	—	—	—
7th	—	—	—	—	—	—
8th	14	7.1%	14.3%	28.6%	50.0%	21.4%
11th	8	—	—	—	—	—

Estimated K-12 PathEstimate

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Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.