NCMiddleTSIATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
River Bend Middle — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Claremont, North Carolina|Catawba County Schools
Claremont, NC 28610
School Profile
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
442
Student:Teacher
16.4:1
Locale
Rural
District
Catawba County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
70.4%
Phone
(828)241-2754School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
44%
46th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
40%
49th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
7.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
29 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Near average in NCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
543
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
29
90% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.25
Social Workers
0.25
Nurses
0.5
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,487
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,157
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,166
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 55%Local 26%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% 1yr+39.6% 5yr
Hickory, NC metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
22.2%
Below 150% poverty line
5.2%
Unemployment rate
11.9%
Uninsured residents
12.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,231
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,076
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
624 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
548 (26%)
Other Health Impairment
320 (15%)
Autism
247 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
139 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
36 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
450
Current enrollment
Declining(-15% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about River Bend Middle
River Bend Middle currently enrolls 442 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.
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