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#979 of 1,851 schools in VA
River Bend Middle
Middle School · Loudoun County Public Schools · Sterling, VA
A Loudoun County Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
46240 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling, VA 20165
- Math 65% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Bend Middle score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Bend Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$185,594
Median home value
$661,300
Median rent
$2,480/mo
College educated
67.4%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 868 | Compare → |
| Dominion HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,482 | Compare → |
| Sterling MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 947 | Compare → |
| Farmwell Station MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 983 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Loudoun County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 100
- Rank in district
- #76 of 96
- District spending per student
- $19,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Bend Middle is listed in Loudoun County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Bend Middle
River Bend Middle is a public middle school in Sterling, VA, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,201 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Bend Middle
What grades does River Bend Middle serve?
River Bend Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend River Bend Middle?
River Bend Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Middle is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Bend Middle rank in VA?
River Bend Middle ranks #979 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is River Bend Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
River Bend Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Bend Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Bend Middle has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Bend Middle a charter school?
No, River Bend Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Bend Middle a Title I school?
No, River Bend Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Bend Middle?
40.9% of students at River Bend Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Loudoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (571) 434-3220
- Area population (ZIP 20165)
- 34,210
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20165; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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