Van Devender Middle School

Van Devender Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
918 31st St,  Parkersburg, WV
Wood County Schools
2.8
286 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
51.2%
State Average
36.3%
Science
46.2%
State Average
32.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
361:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
85.2%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/17/2023
As a former employee of Wood County Schools, I have an insight as to the goings on of the schools. I worked in IT and I can say that Vandy is full of very loving and dedicated teachers and staff. The demographics do give it a harsh reputation but the kids are awesome and the staff are truly passiona...
3.0 parent
11/30/2014
Vandy is an average school. I've had teachers that go out of their way to help and then I've had teachers that could care less. I do know that the assistant is very rude and unprofessional. I get nothing but an attitude from her when I go into the school. I have seen her talk down to the students an...
1.0 parent
10/23/2013
This school is full of trash. And the teachers are not making it any better. Disgusted on a daily basic. You have a 15 yr old in 8th grade and he's a bully. The principal and vice p Are lazy and obviously just there for an easy check
2.0 parent
8/24/2013
A few good teachers but the vice principles have little respect for the students and the office staff is very rude. Wonderful cross country and track team though and has an excellent forgein launguage prgram ( spanish is offered) The lunch room is very dirty an there are dead bugs in the hallways. H...

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Van Devender Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Parkersburg, WV, in the Parkersburg neighborhood, and is served by the Wood County Schools in West Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 286 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Van Devender Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $167,462. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parkersburg High School, Belpre High School, Parkersburg South High School, and more. Learn more about what Parkersburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Devender Middle School.

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