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Sandy River Middle School vs. Southside K-8

Should you attend Sandy River Middle School or Southside K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sandy River Middle School
36 Sandy River Way
Avondale, WV 24811
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Southside K-8
13509 Rocket Boy Drive
War, WV 24892
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Southside K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 221 students in grades 6-8, Sandy River Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southside K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
221 students
293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandy River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southside K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandy River Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southside K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandy River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southside K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandy River Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcdowell County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southside K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcdowell County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#597 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
#589 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandy River Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southside K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandy River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandy River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandy River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sandy River Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southside K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
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34
Kindergarten Students
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26
Grade 1 Students
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35
Grade 2 Students
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36
Grade 3 Students
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28
Grade 4 Students
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27
Grade 5 Students
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27
Grade 6 Students
72
32
Grade 7 Students
73
25
Grade 8 Students
76
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandy River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcdowell County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcdowell County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Black
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4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcdowell County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
100%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandy River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcdowell County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcdowell County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
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3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcdowell County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.00
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandy River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southside K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandy River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southside K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(11-12 School Year Data)
7%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandy River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southside K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcdowell County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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