River Bend Middle School
Tel:
(815) 589-2911
River Bend Middle School serves 212 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
River Bend Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
River Bend Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
River Bend Middle School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 212 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
River Bend Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of River Bend Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1023 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 94% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | River Bend CUSD 2 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to River Bend Middle School is Fulton High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clinton Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fulton Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fulton Fulton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
0.2 miles
1301 7th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2911 0.2 K-5 396 - Fulton Fulton High School Grades: 9-12 | 289 students
0.4 miles
1207 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511 0.4 9-12 289 - Fulton Early Step Pre-school Grades: PK | 50 students
0.5 miles
1217 14th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2309 0.5 PK 50 - Clinton Eagle Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 453 students
2.2 miles
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288 2.2 K-5 453 - Clinton Clinton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 743 students
3.1 miles
1350 14th St Nw
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466 3.1 6-8 743
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