Van Devender Middle School

Summary:

Van Devender Middle School is a public middle school in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving 311 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Wood County Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 55 districts in the state.

Despite being part of a high-performing district, Van Devender Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 12.5% to 23.3% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 36.1% to 42% for the Wood County Schools district and 28.7% to 32.2% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom third of West Virginia middle schools for the past several years and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Van Devender also has a higher percentage of White students (85-87%) and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (79.22%) compared to the state and nearby schools.

In contrast, the nearby middle schools in the Wood County Schools district, such as Edison Middle School, Blennerhassett Middle School, and Hamilton Middle School, significantly outperform Van Devender Middle School on academic measures, with higher test scores, higher rankings, and more diverse student populations. Addressing the challenges at Van Devender Middle School will require a comprehensive approach to improve educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 918 31st St
       Parkersburg, WV  26104-2436


(304) 420-9645

District: Wood County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,193 Help


Students who attend Van Devender Middle School usually attend:

High:    Parkersburg High School

Feeder schools for Van Devender Middle School:

Elementary:    Madison Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Two or more races:
7.7%
African American:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.2% Help


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Compare Details Van Devender Middle School ranks worse than 82.2% of middle schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Wood County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Van Devender Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Wood County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), two or more races (7.7%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Devender Middle School is 10.9, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Wood County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Devender Middle School is $13,193, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Wood County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Van Devender Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Devender Middle School 139th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Van Devender Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wood County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood County Schools 6th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Devender Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 35.70 120th 171 29.8%
2010 43.92 99th 171 42.1%
2011 32.68 139th 171 18.7%
2012 24.68 147th 172 14.5%
2013 24.13 154th 174 11.5%
2014 22.07 153rd 172 11.0%
2015 14.66 167th 173 3.5%
2016 16.54 160th 172 7.0%
2017 22.60 157th 176 10.8%
2018 18.92 151st 170 11.2%
2019 39.45 103rd 171 39.8%
2021 22.91 150th 171 12.3%
2022 19.57 150th 169 11.2%
2023 27.34 136th 168 19.0%
2024 24.57 139th 169 17.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.31 90th 107 15.9%
2018 39.36 23rd 34 32.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.76 8th 67 88.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.07 95th 174 45.4%
2018 46.21 69th 142 51.4%
2019 53.98 40th 130 69.2%
2023 57.54 32nd 132 75.8%
2024 65.09 20th 128 84.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.56 146th 176 17.0%
2018 31.31 126th 165 23.6%
2021 32.07 131st 164 20.1%
2022 27.37 137th 162 15.4%
2023 38.05 108th 162 33.3%
2024 35.75 113th 164 31.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.49 8th 28 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.83 153rd 174 12.1%
2018 23.77 143rd 166 13.9%
2019 38.51 107th 162 34.0%
2021 22.19 145th 162 10.5%
2022 17.35 149th 164 9.1%
2023 29.49 124th 158 21.5%
2024 22.60 139th 158 12.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.74 70th 129 45.7%
2022 42.96 77th 131 41.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.50 147th 176 16.5%
2018 20.20 145th 164 11.6%
2019 42.61 94th 161 41.6%
2021 27.64 139th 164 15.2%
2022 25.51 138th 161 14.3%
2023 27.61 124th 158 21.5%
2024 30.18 130th 165 21.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.14 19th 124 84.7%
2018 18.94 36th 36 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.70 72nd 97 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Van Devender Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.45 159th 176 9.7%
2018 18.50 149th 167 10.8%
2019 38.01 109th 168 35.1%
2021 23.30 144th 170 15.3%
2022 18.86 151st 168 10.1%
2023 29.46 131st 168 22.0%
2024 25.32 135th 169 20.1%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Van Devender Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Open Quote VanDevender is trending upwards thanks to the dedication of the great staff Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 2, 2009

Open Quote I wouldn't even rate this school a 1, they allow bullying, they themselves harass the children. I didn't have 1 week of peace at this school, if you can get your child transferred, then I would do it now!! This school needs shut down, especially if you have a child with adhd, they treat them as an outcast, if your child does anything, they are all over them, but as soon as someone does something(even worse)to your child, nothing is done!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Van Devender Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 403 403
1990 397 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1991 396 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 398 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1993 527 15 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 484 14 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 465 20 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 465 20 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 450 20 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 444 28 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1999 431 30 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 426 38 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 420 32 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 383 16 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 383 16 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 384 23 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 361 15 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2006 386 19 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 355 21 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 360 26 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 358 27 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 369 24 2 4 1 0 1 0 401
2011 349 18 2 1 1 0 2 0 373
2012 345 14 3 2 1 0 2 0 367
2013 307 10 1 2 2 0 11 0 333
2014 310 12 1 6 1 1 14 0 345
2015 315 20 1 5 0 1 20 0 362
2016 333 21 1 8 0 0 22 0 385
2017 333 19 4 8 0 0 22 0 386
2018 347 24 3 11 1 0 29 0 415
2019 306 27 1 9 0 0 27 0 370
2020 328 22 0 13 0 0 22 0 385
2021 310 17 0 12 0 1 21 0 361
2022 282 11 1 8 0 1 20 0 323
2023 265 11 2 7 0 2 24 0 311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Devender Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 403 28.0 14.3 n/a
1990 403 27.0 14.9 23.3
1991 403 26.1 15.4 23.8
1992 406 26.0 15.6 23.9
1993 546 36.0 15.2 44.5
1994 500 35.0 14.3 53
1995 486 34.0 14.3 50.8
1996 486 34.0 14.3 50.8
1997 472 34.0 13.9 53.8
1998 474 32.5 14.6 53
1999 465 33.5 13.9 68
2000 469 33.5 14.0 69.3
2001 458 35.5 12.9 62.2
2002 403 36.5 11.0 66.3
2003 403 36.5 11.0 66.3
2004 412 36.5 11.3 63.3
2005 379 37.5 10.1 65.7
2006 407 36.5 11.2 62.4
2007 378 36.5 10.4 66.1
2008 390 32.5 12.0 60.3
2009 394 35.0 11.3 68.5
2010 401 35.0 11.4 72.3
2011 373 34.0 10.9 69.4
2012 367 33.0 11.1 73
2013 333 31.0 10.7 79.9
2014 345 33.0 10.4 74.8
2015 362 31.0 11.6 76.8
2016 385 29.0 13.2 79.2
2017 386 28.0 13.7 65.3
2018 415 27.5 15.0 76.9
2019 370 28.5 12.9 73.5
2020 385 28.0 13.7 70.6
2021 361 26.5 13.6 79.2
2022 323 28.0 11.5 n/a
2023 311 28.5 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Van Devender Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 403 28.0 14.3 n/a
1990 403 27.0 14.9 23.3
1991 403 26.1 15.4 23.8
1992 406 26.0 15.6 23.9
1993 546 36.0 15.2 44.5
1994 500 35.0 14.3 53
1995 486 34.0 14.3 50.8
1996 486 34.0 14.3 50.8
1997 472 34.0 13.9 53.8
1998 474 32.5 14.6 53
1999 465 33.5 13.9 68
2000 469 33.5 14.0 69.3
2001 458 35.5 12.9 62.2
2002 403 36.5 11.0 66.3
2003 403 36.5 11.0 66.3
2004 412 36.5 11.3 63.3
2005 379 37.5 10.1 65.7
2006 407 36.5 11.2 62.4
2007 378 36.5 10.4 66.1
2008 390 32.5 12.0 60.3
2009 394 35.0 11.3 68.5
2010 401 35.0 11.4 72.3
2011 373 34.0 10.9 69.4
2012 367 33.0 11.1 73
2013 333 31.0 10.7 79.9
2014 345 33.0 10.4 74.8
2015 362 31.0 11.6 76.8
2016 385 29.0 13.2 79.2
2017 386 28.0 13.7 65.3
2018 415 27.5 15.0 76.9
2019 370 28.5 12.9 73.5
2020 385 28.0 13.7 70.6
2021 361 26.5 13.6 79.2
2022 323 28.0 11.5 n/a
2023 311 28.5 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Devender Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,710 (20.5%) $10,483 (79.5%) $13,193

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Devender Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 136th of 168 Middle schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Devender Middle School)26.118.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)46.438.8
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Van Devender Middle School)35.145.1
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)55.949.6
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Van Devender Middle School)31.916.5
 15.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)43.333.9
 9.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Van Devender Middle School)35.732.9
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)47.241.5
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Van Devender Middle School)32.77.5
 25.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)4934.1
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Van Devender Middle School)39.833.6
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)50.950.1
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Van Devender Middle School)38.823.9
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (Wood County Schools)42.932.2
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students370311
 15.9%
African American2711
 59.3%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic97
 22.2%
Pacific Islander02
White306265
 13.4%
Two or More Races2724
 11.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Van Devender Middle School

Van Devender Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of West Virginia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Van Devender Middle School.

Students at Van Devender Middle School are 85% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Van Devender Middle School usually go on to attend Parkersburg High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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