River Bluff Middle

www.stoughton.k12.wi.us

569 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

River Bluff Middle School, located in Stoughton, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Stoughton Area School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The campus on N. Forrest St. functions as a community hub, emphasizing the development of both the intellectual and social-emotional skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into their teenage years.

The school’s philosophy centers on student-centered learning, offering a diverse curriculum that aims to engage students through a mix of core academic subjects, exploratory arts, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a strong connection with the broader Stoughton community and utilizing the district’s resources, River Bluff Middle School focuses on preparing its student body for future success in high school and beyond, while encouraging character growth, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

569

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Bluff Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	45
Black	28
Asian	10
Two or More	27

White
459 (80.7%)
Hispanic
45 (7.9%)
Black
28 (4.9%)
Two or More
27 (4.7%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)

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:	Stoughton Area School District
Phone:	(608)877-5501
Website:	http://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 176

Grade 7 198

Grade 8 195