D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Van Devender Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 918 31st St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in West Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
286
Students
enrolled
9.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%6/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 84% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency30% (−10 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—32%math -5 pts40th percentile (list)
Black—30%math +10 pts77th percentile (list)
Multiracial—30%math +1 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income—27%math +2 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 918 31st St
City Parkersburg
ZIP Code 26104
District 5401620
NCES School ID 540162001180
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 26104

Understanding the community around Van Devender Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,604
Per Capita Income $33,098
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,700
Median Rent $699
Owner-Occupied 73.5%
Renter-Occupied 26.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Van Devender Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.1%
Two or More Races 6.3%
Black 3.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 286
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Van Devender Middle School?
Van Devender Middle School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Van Devender Middle School?
Van Devender Middle School has 286 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1.
What grades does Van Devender Middle School serve?
Van Devender Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Van Devender Middle School receive per student?
Van Devender Middle School receives $13,290 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Van Devender Middle School in 26104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$177,653
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
26.5%

Other Schools in 26104

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026