Van Devender Junior High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-8 | Wood County Schools
Van Devender Junior High School is located in Parkersburg, WV and is one of 7 middle schools in Wood County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 373 students in grades 6-8.
Van Devender Junior High School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of West Virginia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Van Devender Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Van Devender Junior High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The West Virginia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Van Devender Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Van Devender Junior High School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of West Virginia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Van Devender Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Van Devender Junior High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The West Virginia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Van Devender Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Christian School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Hamilton Junior High School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Parkersburg Catholic High School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Belpre Christian Academy 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School 1.5 miles | n/a |
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i absolutely adore the staff. my niece was diagnosed with a rare cancer in april 2011 and the staff and students have only expressed concern and compassion. my niece has recieved cards and her family has recieved other items to try and help them through this. vandevender junior high is a great place for your children to attend school.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 373
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Van Devender Junior High School had 69% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. West Virginia had 51% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
94%
Black
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Two or More Races
1%
Wood County Schools District Spending
$10,270Per Pupil
The Wood County Schools spends $10,270 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 30% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Wood County Schools District
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Van Devender Junior High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The West Virginia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the WESTEST 2
What is it?
The WESTEST 2 is a West Virginia specific assessment that measures student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
WESTEST 2 is an untimed summative test of West Virginia's 21st Century CSOs in the areas of online writing, reading, mathematics, social studies and science for grades 3 through 11.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at five levels: distinguished, above mastery, mastery, partial mastery and novice. The goal is for students to score at either the mastery, above mastery, or distinguished level.
About the WESTEST
What is it?
The West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, science and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10. In grades 3 through 8 students are assessed in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at five levels: distinguished, above mastery, mastery, partial mastery and novice. The goal is for students to score at either the mastery, above mastery, or distinguished level.
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4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For West Virginia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2008 West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) Results for all subjects tested.
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