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Van Devender Middle School

918 31st St, Parkersburg, WV, 26104

About Van Devender Middle School

Van Devender Middle School is a public school in Parkersburg, West Virginia, that teaches students in grades 6 through 8. With 31 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor, the school has a student population of 286 and a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which is better than the district average. The school has a full curriculum that focuses on core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies. It also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to keep students interested and help them grow. At Van Devender Middle School, 13% of students were proficient in math and 27% were proficient in reading. There are 45% girls and 55% boys in the student body, which is a good representation of the school's small city community. Van Devender Middle School is a good place to learn because the classes are small and the staff is dedicated. They focus on helping students grow academically and personally so that they are ready for high school and beyond.

Van Devender Middle School Contact Information

Address

918 31st St, Parkersburg, WV, 26104

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Phone

(304) 420-9645

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 27% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
286
Total Students
$63879
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 126 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Van Devender Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 88.11%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.1%
Black 3.15%
Two+ Races 6.29%
Native Am. 0%
White
88.11%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
3.15%
Two+ Races
6.29%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 286
44.76%
128 Female
55.24%
158 Male

Student Population

286 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

286 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Parkersburg, West Virginia's Van Devender Middle School is making a name for itself with its recent events! The school recently took part in "What's Your Thing Day" at WVU Parkersburg, where eighth graders learned about different hobbies and activities. This event shows how much the school cares about getting students involved and letting them explore.

Van Devender Middle School is also part of the Wood County Schools district, which is dedicated to giving its students good education and resources. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to create a welcoming and positive environment where students can do well. The school's goal is to get students interested in learning and encourage them to develop important skills and get involved in their community

FAQ

Q1. What are the main programs at Van Devender Middle School?

Ans. Van Devender Middle School focuses on basic literacy, STEM activities, and helping kids grow socially and emotionally.

Q2. Are there chances for students to be leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can help out in the classroom, mentor their peers, and work on projects that involve the whole school.

Q3. What does the school do to help kids be creative?

Ans. The curriculum includes art, music, and hands-on science projects to help students express themselves creatively.

Q4. Does the school teach kids how to use technology?

Ans. Students can safely learn tech skills with the help of digital tools and guided lessons.

Q5. How do you put the health and safety of your students first?

Ans. The school has a caring atmosphere, and the staff is trained in how to help students with their social and emotional needs and keep them safe.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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