River Bend Middle
1,124 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 123 |
| Hispanic | 444 |
| Black | 469 |
| Asian | 60 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black469 (41.7 %)
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Hispanic444 (39.5 %)
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White123 (10.9 %)
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Asian60 (5.3 %)
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Two or More24 (2.1 %)
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American Indian2 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 342 |
| Grade 7 | 375 |
| Grade 8 | 407 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 550 | 48.9% |
| Male | 574 | 51.1% |
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