SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
ROUTE 80
AVONDALE, WV 24811
239 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
239
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    238 (99.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)938-2407
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 76
Grade 7 80
Grade 8 83
Gender Ratio