River Bend Middle School

River Bend Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
46240 Algonkian Pky,  Sterling, VA
Loudoun County Public Schools
3.5
3.4
1,139 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Bennett P. Lacy
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
76%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
40.1%
Hispanic
31.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.7%
Black
8.1%
Two or more races
6.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
2.0
1/28/2026
This school has so many problems, we have issues with drama, fights, vaping, bullying and such. I believe the staff have done next to nothing about the problems as they continue to worsen. I am happy to be leaving the school this year
5.0 Parent
9/2/2019
River Bend is an excellent school with caring teachers who go above and beyond to help students succeed. The academics are top notch. Principal Mr. Shaffer is excellent. He truly cares about the students and the school. Since he has been there the level of teaching and accountability has risen. The school also does a great job of communicating with parents. My daughter has excelled academically and made many friends there.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
2.0 student
10/22/2025
Im currently in my last year at this school. It is absolutely horrible. Ive had mutiple issues with being hate crimed harrased and bullied and the school has done practically nothing about it! They claim to care about students mental health however they do not. The school is also very small for how...
1.0 other
8/14/2025
I went to this school a while ago and in my experience It was horrible , I experienced a lot of bullying and fights and when I addressed it to the staff like they said to , they did not address the issues at all , it was constant , year after year after year , the staff is nice but does not address...
5.0 student
5/4/2025
River Bend Middle School is a very positive community. The teachers and staff are supportive and students are welcoming.
5.0 other
1/11/2025
This School is great, all the teachers, staffs are so nice and caring and they try their best to educate every student.

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River Bend Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Sterling, VA, in the Countryside neighborhood, and is served by the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,139 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. River Bend Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $670,210. Discover additional schools in the area, like Potomac Falls High School, Dominion High School, Fusion Academy Loudoun, and more. Learn more about what Sterling has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near River Bend Middle School.

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