C
Below Average
55/100

River Bend Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 415 12th St, Fulton, IL 61252
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 56th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
238
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%56/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (+1 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−5 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%17%reading -11 pts, math -14 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -3 pts, math -7 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 415 12th St
City Fulton
ZIP Code 61252
District 1733950
NCES School ID 173395003489
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61252

Understanding the community around River Bend Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,689
Per Capita Income $39,812
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,400
Median Rent $873
Owner-Occupied 75.1%
Renter-Occupied 24.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for River Bend Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.7%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.9%
Black 2.1%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 238
Teachers (FTE) 14.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for River Bend Middle School?
River Bend Middle School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend River Bend Middle School?
River Bend Middle School has 238 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does River Bend Middle School serve?
River Bend Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does River Bend Middle School receive per student?
River Bend Middle School receives $17,183 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around River Bend Middle School in 61252 ▼
Avg Home Value
$167,773
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
24.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026