Enrollment
1,377
Combined
DISTRICT 606 · STATE 205
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAQUEY R-V·NCES 291788003413
Missouri Digital Academy
27600 HWY AA, Laquey, MO 65534 · (573) 765-3716 · Pulaski County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED42-RURALVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL1,377 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Virtual schools are not graded, because they enroll students from across the state rather than a local area. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
80 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 7.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
351 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 63 | 5% |
| Grade 1 | 75 | 5% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 47 | 3% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 61 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 70 | 5% |
| Grade 7 | 143 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 161 | 12% |
| Grade 9 | 151 | 11% |
| Grade 10 | 171 | 12% |
| Grade 11 | 172 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 134 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (63) is 61% smaller than its 8th grade class (161).
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
16.7%
MO avg 44.9% . -8.3pp since 2022
Math
7.0%
MO avg 43.8% . -1.2pp since 2022
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 17 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 7 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 8 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 1 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 2.5% | 14.2% | 37.6% | 45.6% |
| Math | 1.1% | 5.9% | 21.9% | 71.0% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| 2023-24 | 22.4% | 7.5% |
| 2022-23 | 25.0% | 8.2% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,377 | 80 | 17.2:1 | 25% (351) |
| 2023-24 | 698 | N/A | N/A | 53% (367) |
| 2022-23 | 173 | N/A | N/A | 53% (91) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Missouri Digital Academy.
About Missouri Digital Academy
Located in Laquey, Missouri, Missouri Digital Academy is a large school serving multiple grade levels. It offers kindergarten through 12 and has 1,377 students enrolled. That is 572% above the average of about 205 students for combined schools in Missouri.
LAQUEY R-V includes 3 schools. Together they enroll 1,818 students.
White students are 62% of those enrolled at Missouri Digital Academy. The next largest groups are 27% Black and 7% Hispanic. In Pulaski County overall, about 72% of residents are White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 53, compared with 70 nationally.
Its ratio of 17.2:1 is based on 80 full-time-equivalent teachers. Combined schools in Missouri average 7.6:1, 9.6 fewer students per teacher than here. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 25%. The rate at public schools in Pulaski County averages 44%, higher than here.
Census data for Pulaski County show median household income comes to about $64,466, about 26% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. There are 23 public schools in the county, enrolling about 9,884, Missouri Digital Academy among them.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Missouri Digital Academy from the closest public school, LAQUEY R-V ELEM.. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area. NCES classifies the school as virtual.
On allk12, people connected to Missouri Digital Academy can post about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Pulaski County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
53,894
Census ACS
Median income
$64,466
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
9,884 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LAQUEY R-V
- LAQUEY R-V ELEM.Elementary · 236 students
- Laquey R-V HighHigh · 205 students
- Laquey R-V MiddleMiddle
Other schools in Laquey
- LAQUEY R-V ELEM.Elementary · 236 students
- Laquey R-V HighHigh · 205 students
- Laquey R-V MiddleMiddle
Nearby schools
- LAQUEY R-V ELEM.0.0 mi · 236
- Laquey R-V High0.0 mi · 205
- WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE6.5 mi · 906
- Parker Educational Center6.5 mi · 34
- WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH6.6 mi · 1,719
- 6TH GRADE CENTER6.6 mi · 451
Frequently asked questions
About Missouri Digital AcademyHow large is Missouri Digital Academy?
Missouri Digital Academy enrolls approximately 1,377 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Missouri Digital Academy serve?
Missouri Digital Academy serves grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri Digital Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Missouri Digital Academy is approximately 17.2:1 (80 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Missouri Digital Academy?
Missouri Digital Academy reports a student body of 62% White, 7% Hispanic, 27% Black, 1% Asian.
Who oversees Missouri Digital Academy?
Missouri Digital Academy is overseen by LAQUEY R-V in Pulaski County.
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