River Bend Middle

46240 Algonkian Pkwy.
Sterling, VA 20165

www.lcps.org/rbms

1,137 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

River Bend Middle School, located in Sterling, Virginia, is a prominent public middle school serving the community within the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) district. Situated on Algonkian Parkway, the school provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. It is recognized for its commitment to student growth, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—with a variety of elective options designed to foster student interests and skill development.

Beyond academics, River Bend Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its adolescent student body. The school community is known for promoting an inclusive atmosphere and encouraging student participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By focusing on fostering a supportive culture and high academic standards, River Bend aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, maintaining a strong reputation within the surrounding Northern Virginia area.

1,137

Total Students

101.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Bend Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	354
Black	92
Asian	156
Two or More	70
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
456 (40.1%)
Hispanic
354 (31.1%)
Asian
156 (13.7%)
Black
92 (8.1%)
Two or More
70 (6.2%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(571)434-3220
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/rbms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 357

Grade 7 383

Grade 8 397