River Bend Middle School

Located at 415 12th St, in Fulton, Illinois, River Bend Middle School is an intimate intermediate school that works with 228 students (grades 6 through 8), one of the schools within River Bend CUSD 2. By comparison, Illinois's public schools average about 462 students each, so River Bend Middle School sits 51% smaller than that benchmark.

River Bend CUSD 2 runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 998 students. River Bend Middle School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, River Bend Middle School shows that nearly all students (89%) are White. Other groups include 6% multiracial, 4% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, River Bend Middle School lists 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.5:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Whiteside County (around 55%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, River Bend Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 44.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 47.5%.

Across the wider county, census data for Whiteside County shows median household earnings sit near $67,500, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. River Bend Middle School is one of 50 public schools in Whiteside County (combined enrollment of about 8,445 students).

The closest other public school is Fulton Elem School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts River Bend Middle School at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 58.6%.

River Bend Middle School operates from a town-center location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at River Bend Middle School has rose 8%, going from 212 students in 2018 to 228 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 94% to 89%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 16.3:1 in 2018 to 13.5:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the River Bend Middle School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.