River Bend Middle School

46240 Algonkian Pkwy.
Sterling, VA 20165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,139 students in grades 6-8, River Bend Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in 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 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Bend Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

River Bend Middle School's student population of 1,139 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

River Bend Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Bend Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#890 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
54%
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74%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
27%
18%
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Black
9%
22%
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White
42%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Bend Middle School's ranking?
River Bend Middle School is ranked #890 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are River Bend Middle School often compared to?
River Bend Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seneca Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend River Bend Middle School?
1,139 students attend River Bend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of River Bend Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Bend Middle School?
River Bend Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Bend Middle School offer ?
River Bend Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Bend Middle School part of?
River Bend Middle School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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