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#316 of 635 schools in WV
Top 50% in state
Van Devender Middle School
Middle School · Wood County Schools · Parkersburg, WV
A Wood County Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
918 31st St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
- Math 21% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Devender Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Van Devender Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,695
Median home value
$164,600
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Parkersburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Edison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 568 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wood County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #16 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Devender Middle School is listed in WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Devender Middle School
Van Devender Middle School is a public middle school in Parkersburg, WV, part of Wood County Schools, serving approximately 286 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Devender Middle School
What grades does Van Devender Middle School serve?
Van Devender Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Van Devender Middle School?
Van Devender Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Devender Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Devender Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Devender Middle School rank in WV?
Van Devender Middle School ranks #316 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Van Devender Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Devender Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Van Devender Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Devender Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van Devender Middle School a charter school?
No, Van Devender Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Devender Middle School a Title I school?
No, Van Devender Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (304) 420-9645
- Area population (ZIP 26104)
- 16,729
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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