Serving 286 students in grades 6-8, Van Devender 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 13% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Van Devender 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 Van Devender Middle School is 0.22, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Van Devender Middle School is ranked #597 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Van Devender Middle School?
286 students attend Van Devender Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Van Devender Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Devender Middle School?
Van Devender Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Devender Middle School offer ?
Van Devender Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Devender Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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