School Overview
River Bend Middle School, located in the northern part of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated on Wallace Martin Way, the school is designed to foster an environment of academic growth and social development for early adolescents. As part of the largest school district in North Carolina, River Bend adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs intended to support well-rounded student engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning, utilizing modern educational resources to prepare students for the transition to high school. By leveraging the broader WCPSS framework, River Bend Middle provides students with access to diverse learning opportunities, including elective courses that cater to various interests such as the arts, technology, and physical education. Families and prospective students can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty resources on their official website, which serves as the primary hub for school-to-home communication.
1,124
Total Students
75.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Bend Middle
Demographic Student Count
White123
Hispanic444
Black469
Asian60
Two or More24
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    469 (41.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    444 (39.5 %)
  • White
    123 (10.9 %)
  • Asian
    60 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • 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: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wake County Schools
Phone: (919)694-8690
Website: http://www.wcpss.net/riverbendms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 992
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 342
Grade 7 375
Grade 8 407

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Bend Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6342
Grade 7375
Grade 8407
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Bend Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female55048.9%
Male57451.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)