River Bend Middle

Summary:

River Bend Middle is a public middle school located in Sterling, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,160 students. It is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Bend Middle faces several challenges, including a diverse student population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Loudoun County Public Schools district average and the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, only 33.33% of students at River Bend Middle were proficient or better, compared to 48.75% in the district and 50.1% statewide. Additionally, River Bend Middle's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 119th out of 424 Virginia middle schools in 2018-2019 to 239th out of 417 in 2023-2024, with its SchoolDigger rating dropping from 4 stars to 2 stars during this period.

In comparison, nearby schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools district, such as Stone Hill Middle, Eagle Ridge Middle, and Belmont Ridge Middle, consistently rank higher in the state and have higher proficiency rates on SOL tests. Despite River Bend Middle's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4 and increased per-student spending over the years, the school's performance suggests that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to address the challenges it faces and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 46240 Algonkian Pkwy.
       Sterling, VA  20165


(571) 434-3220

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,811 Help


Students who attend River Bend Middle usually attend:

High:    Potomac Falls High

Feeder schools for River Bend Middle:

Elementary:    Algonkian Elementary
    Countryside Elementary
    Potowmack Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  1,160

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
Hispanic:
29.2%
Asian:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River Bend Middle ranks worse than 57.3% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 15th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details River Bend Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Bend Middle is $13,811. 8 middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Bend Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks River Bend Middle 239th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See River Bend Middle in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Bend Middle

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Rank History for all students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.40 70th 340 79.4%
2006 65.45 89th 383 76.8%
2007 62.39 116th 387 70.0%
2008 76.02 33rd 391 91.6%
2009 67.22 77th 390 80.3%
2010 69.36 77th 408 81.1%
2011 68.55 74th 413 82.1%
2012 65.20 89th 413 78.5%
2013 65.64 88th 416 78.8%
2014 63.59 105th 416 74.8%
2015 56.51 159th 412 61.4%
2016 61.03 129th 409 68.5%
2017 53.83 183rd 415 55.9%
2018 56.86 162nd 413 60.8%
2019 64.75 119th 424 71.9%
2021 48.97 198th 419 52.7%
2022 42.82 235th 415 43.4%
2023 39.43 277th 422 34.4%
2024 46.42 239th 417 42.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.92 114th 231 50.6%
2024 51.76 109th 237 54.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.44 64th 100 36.0%
2024 26.31 93rd 122 23.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.57 308th 402 23.4%
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Rank History for Female students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.49 280th 411 31.9%
2024 45.85 242nd 407 40.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.42 96th 278 65.5%
2024 64.21 84th 281 70.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.86 114th 114 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.08 255th 409 37.7%
2024 46.43 235th 407 42.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.43 110th 132 16.7%
2024 36.96 95th 128 25.8%
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Rank History for African American students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.79 148th 298 50.3%
2024 49.69 161st 299 46.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.13 252nd 275 8.4%
2024 23.09 227th 272 16.5%
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Rank History for White students at River Bend Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.80 280th 402 30.3%
2024 52.43 200th 396 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River Bend Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 815 92 116 98 3 n/a n/a 0 1124
2003 815 92 116 98 3 n/a n/a 0 1124
2004 802 98 125 116 0 n/a n/a 6 1147
2005 769 98 117 106 0 n/a n/a 11 1101
2006 691 92 113 110 1 n/a n/a 17 1024
2007 722 92 119 131 1 n/a n/a 23 1088
2008 709 84 127 130 2 n/a n/a 17 1069
2009 676 110 152 164 2 n/a n/a 24 1128
2010 667 112 161 172 3 n/a n/a 28 1143
2011 634 98 161 204 1 1 47 0 1146
2012 638 77 169 204 4 3 54 0 1149
2013 602 98 171 213 5 2 59 0 1150
2014 612 104 168 225 5 5 68 0 1187
2015 613 90 144 222 5 2 60 0 1136
2016 639 87 161 251 4 1 60 0 1203
2017 603 108 165 259 10 2 59 0 1206
2018 581 118 174 274 11 2 66 0 1226
2019 549 126 176 285 12 2 63 0 1213
2020 530 124 191 307 7 2 69 0 1230
2021 496 113 183 314 9 3 75 0 1193
2022 474 104 154 310 8 3 86 0 1139
2023 484 99 147 339 7 4 80 0 1160

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Bend Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1124 24.0 46.8 9.9
2003 1124 24.0 46.8 9.9
2004 1147 95.5 12.0 11.5
2005 1101 92.0 12.0 10.8
2006 1024 80.0 12.8 9.1
2007 1088 86.6 12.6 11.7
2008 1069 67.2 15.9 11.5
2009 1128 67.4 16.7 15
2010 1143 67.4 16.9 16.3
2011 1146 64.3 17.8 19.1
2012 1149 81.8 14.0 19.3
2013 1150 81.1 14.1 20.8
2014 1187 83.3 14.2 20
2015 1136 88.0 12.9 18.8
2016 1203 98.0 12.2 18.7
2017 1206 99.9 12.0 21.7
2018 1226 100.3 12.2 25
2019 1213 103.7 11.6 25.1
2020 1230 93.3 13.1 24.6
2021 1193 100.4 11.8 n/a
2022 1139 96.3 11.8 26.6
2023 1160 93.0 12.4 38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Bend Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1124 24.0 46.8 9.9
2003 1124 24.0 46.8 9.9
2004 1147 95.5 12.0 11.5
2005 1101 92.0 12.0 10.8
2006 1024 80.0 12.8 9.1
2007 1088 86.6 12.6 11.7
2008 1069 67.2 15.9 11.5
2009 1128 67.4 16.7 15
2010 1143 67.4 16.9 16.3
2011 1146 64.3 17.8 19.1
2012 1149 81.8 14.0 19.3
2013 1150 81.1 14.1 20.8
2014 1187 83.3 14.2 20
2015 1136 88.0 12.9 18.8
2016 1203 98.0 12.2 18.7
2017 1206 99.9 12.0 21.7
2018 1226 100.3 12.2 25
2019 1213 103.7 11.6 25.1
2020 1230 93.3 13.1 24.6
2021 1193 100.4 11.8 n/a
2022 1139 96.3 11.8 26.6
2023 1160 93.0 12.4 38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River Bend Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $299 (2.5%) $11,722 (97.5%) $12,021
2020 $162 (1.2%) $12,887 (98.8%) $13,049
2021 $350 (2.5%) $13,460 (97.5%) $13,811

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Bend Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 277th of 422 Middle schools
 37.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (River Bend Middle)8541.5
 43.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)7753
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (River Bend Middle)8866.5
 21.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8680.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (River Bend Middle)8323.2
 59.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8747.2
 39.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (River Bend Middle)8764.3
 22.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8779
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (River Bend Middle)8055
 25%
   8th Grade Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)8372.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (River Bend Middle)6019.6
 40.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)6742.8
 24.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (River Bend Middle)8559
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8874.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (River Bend Middle)8365.5
 17.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8478.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (River Bend Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)8885
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (River Bend Middle)9391
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)8985
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (River Bend Middle)10060
 40%
   End of Course Algebra II (Loudoun County Public Schools)9483
 11%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12131160
 4.4%
African American12699
 21.4%
American Indian127
 41.7%
Asian176147
 16.5%
Hispanic285339
 18.9%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White549484
 11.8%
Two or More Races6380
 27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%38.4%
 13.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Bend Middle

Students who attend River Bend Middle usually go on to attend Potomac Falls High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,160 students attended River Bend Middle.

Students at River Bend Middle are 42% White, 29% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races.

River Bend Middle ranks 239th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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