VAN DEVENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL

VAN DEVENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wood County Schools school district, located in PARKERSBURG, WV with about 415 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, VAN DEVENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

VAN DEVENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 918 31st Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serves as a public educational institution within the Wood County School District. The school provides a traditional middle school curriculum designed for students in the transition years between elementary and high school, focusing on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while also offering opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular activities.

As part of the Parkersburg community, VAN DEVENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes student development through a mix of academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education by fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging school spirit, and maintaining community engagement. Like other schools in the Wood County system, it adheres to state-mandated academic standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its local student population.

For more information, contact VAN DEVENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 420-9645 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.