River Bend Middle

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, nor a brave pirate. Your journey toward becoming a resilient and accomplished individual starts here.

At River Bend Middle School, we embrace the philosophy that challenge and experience forge true strength. We pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and innovative learning environment where students are empowered to navigate the open waters of knowledge and reach their full potential. We recognize that success is not final, and failure is not fatal. Our students are encouraged to take pride in successes and to build upon them while understanding that if a goal is not reached, one can learn from mistakes and get back on the right track.

Our entire holistic approach is anchored by the SAIL Mission Statement—a compass guiding all we do:

• S - Safety: Creating a secure and supportive harbor for all explorers to learn and grow.

• A - Accountability: Taking ownership of your actions and charting a responsible course.

• I - Integrity: Maintaining a true north of honesty and strong moral principles in every decision.

• L - Leadership: Guiding the crew and inspiring others to embark on great voyages of discovery.

We blend rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on character development, creativity, and critical thinking. Our diverse array of programs—from advanced coursework and engaging extracurricular activities to personalized support—ensures every student receives a well-rounded and enriching expedition in education.

Join our crew. Let us inspire and prepare you to become a skilled sailor and brave pirate—future leaders ready for a lifetime of success on any horizon.

At River Bend Middle School, we are committed to continuous growth. We regularly evaluate our practices, celebrate what’s working, and seek new ways to improve. Our School Improvement Team meets regularly throughout the year to review progress, discuss concerns, and set goals.

All North Carolina schools are required to submit a School Improvement Plan (SIP) to their local Board of Education for review and approval as outlined by state law. To support this work, we use NCStar, a web-based planning tool that provides more than 100 research-based indicators of effective practice. These indicators are personalized to meet the needs of our school and district.

Our SIP on NCStar is view-only, but it provides real-time transparency so that staff, families, district leaders, and community members can stay informed about our goals and progress.

You can view our School Improvement Plan on the Indistar website. To log in, please use the following credentials:

User Name: GuestS15821

Password: GuestS15821

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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides a yearly “report card” for every public school in the state. These report cards offer a snapshot of school performance, including:

• Student achievement and growth

• Class size and attendance

• School safety

• Instructional resources

• Teacher quality

Each school receives an overall performance grade of A, B, C, D, or F, based on:

• 80% proficiency (student performance on end-of-grade and end-of-course exams)

• 20% growth (academic progress students make over the course of a year)

At River Bend Middle School, we are committed to supporting the academic growth of every student, including our English Learners. While proficiency demonstrates what a student knows at a single point in time, growth measures the progress they make as they develop their skills and knowledge. We believe that personalized learning is essential to student success, each learner deserves the opportunity to advance at their own pace, build confidence, and reach their full potential. By focusing on growth as well as proficiency, we ensure that every student’s unique journey is recognized and celebrated.

View Our Report Card