River Bend Middle School

46240 Algonkian Pkwy.
Sterling, VA 20165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,160 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • 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 1,160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,160 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#890 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River Bend Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Bend Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
74%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Bend Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of River Bend Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
29%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Bend Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Bend Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Bend Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of River Bend Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Bend Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Bend Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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?
1,160 students attend River Bend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of River Bend Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% 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 County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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