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SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

ROUTE 80, AVONDALE, WV 24811MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
239
Students
Total enrolled
$16,195
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 239 students in grades 06–08 in AVONDALE, West Virginia.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,195 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in AVONDALE, West Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 239 students. The district invests $16,195 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

239
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution120 male · 119 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
100%
White100%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540081001046

Academic Outcomes at SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24811

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,195Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,195
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,126
Student Support$3,077
Administration$1,943
Operations$2,429
Other$1,619
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,195 spent per student, an estimated $7,174 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
28%
State government
38.8%
Local (property tax)
27.9%
Federal programs
33.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SOUTHSIDE K-8BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOLRIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMcDowell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)938-2407
NCES ID: 540081001046
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in AVONDALE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
560 students · 06–12
● 44 opp
High
RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
408 students · 09–12
● 49 opp
Elem
SOUTHSIDE K-8
314 students · PK–08
● 38 opp
Elem
BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
272 students · PK–05
● 49 opp
Elem
IAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
229 students · PK–05
● 35 opp
Elem
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
220 students · PK–05
● 44 opp
Elem
KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
159 students · PK–05
● 35 opp
Elem
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
136 students · PK–05
● 35 opp
District School Rankings
Location
ROUTE 80, AVONDALE, WV 24811
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.