SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the McDowell County Schools school district, located in AVONDALE, WV with about 213 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 15 teachers, SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is located on Route 80 in Avondale, West Virginia, serving the educational needs of students in McDowell County. As part of the local public school system, it functions as a central community hub for middle-grade students, focusing on the foundational academic and social development necessary for their transition to high school.
The school operates within the broader context of the West Virginia public education framework, emphasizing standard curriculum requirements while addressing the unique needs of a rural Appalachian community. While facilities in this region often face challenges related to funding and geography, the school remains a critical resource for Avondale families, providing essential instruction and support services to foster student growth in a small-town environment.
For more information, contact SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 938-2407 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AVONDALE, WV 24811
(304) 938-2407
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in AVONDALE, WV with about 213 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- McDowell County Schools
- Total Students:
- 213
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 213 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.