This quantitative study explores the success rate of middle school students who chose to participate in virtual learning during the 2020-2021 school year. Students were provided access to the internet and Chromebooks and had attendance requirements within the program. Families that chose the virtual learning option agreed to give the students designated study areas within the home to optimize the learning experience. This study investigates the effectiveness of online learning in math and reading for students who chose virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifty-four students were included in this study, all of which participated in the online learning process and had been a part of the localized testing throughout sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Using archival data and conducting ANOVA, the analysis explores score differences across grade levels. The results reveal a significant increase in math scores from sixth to seventh grade, suggesting growth during the online learning period in the winter. However, no significant improvement is found in math scores between seventh and eighth grade, indicating that in-person learning may not be more effective than online learning in this subject. Reading results showed no change from fall to spring for online learning, however post pandemic resulted in a significant increase between fall and spring. The study acknowledges several limitations, including small sample size, the absence of a control group, and reliance on archival data. These limitations affect the generalizability and causal interpretation of the results. The findings provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of online learning during the pandemic and have implications for educational practices. The study highlights the potential benefits of incorporating online learning strategies. It also highlights the importance of addressing equity and accessibility in virtual education. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]