- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sterling, VA
River Bend Middle
Federal NCES profile for River Bend Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225002288
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Bend Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Sterling · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
River Bend Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Sterling, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
River Bend Middle held near 1,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 97.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 510225002288 · Sterling, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,137 enr · 12.2:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
River Bend Middle held near 1,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 97.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
River Bend Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school
River Bend Middle
1,137 students
What this shows River Bend Middle reports 1,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Bend Middle compares
River Bend Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,137
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Asian 13.7%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, River Bend Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Bend Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Bend Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Sterling
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,137 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Bend Middle
How many students attend River Bend Middle?
River Bend Middle has 1,137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sterling, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,160 (2022-23) → 1,201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Middle is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Bend Middle?
33.4% of students at River Bend Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bend Middle?
The largest demographic group at River Bend Middle is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Sterling, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bend Middle?
River Bend Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Bend Middle rank among middle schools in Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Sterling, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides River Bend Middle, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.