River Bend Middle School

www.riverbendschools.org

228 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

River Bend Middle School is located in Fulton, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution within the River Bend Community Unit School District #2. The school provides a structured learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between primary education and high school, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging social and emotional growth during these formative years.

As a community-focused school, River Bend Middle School emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between students, faculty, and local families. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and academic programs, which are intended to foster student engagement and a sense of belonging. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere in the small-town setting of Fulton, the school strives to prepare its student body for the academic challenges and personal responsibilities they will encounter in high school and beyond.

228

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Bend Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
204 (89.5%)
Two or More
13 (5.7%)
Hispanic
8 (3.5%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	River Bend CUSD 2
Phone:	(815)589-2611
Website:	http://www.riverbendschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 77