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Sandy River Middle School

Route 80
Avondale, WV 24811
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 239 students in grades 6-8, Sandy River Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sandy River Middle School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sandy River Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy River Middle School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#598 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sandy River Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandy River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandy River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sandy River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sandy River Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandy River Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sandy River Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandy River Middle School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandy River Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandy River Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy River Middle School's ranking?
Sandy River Middle School is ranked #598 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Sandy River Middle School?
239 students attend Sandy River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sandy River Middle School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy River Middle School?
Sandy River Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sandy River Middle School offer ?
Sandy River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy River Middle School part of?
Sandy River Middle School is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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