River Bend Middle

5601 Wallace Martin Way

School District

Wake County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on October 22, 2024

My grandchild is going to this school this year. He has been subjected to bullying ,cussing like sailors and being beat up. The teachers and the principal seem to be oblivious to all the cussing and fighting and bullying. One boy even told my grandchild that he was going to rape somebody in the behind!There seems to be alot of sexual talk as well, which I think is too much for 6th graders to even comprehend!My grandchild is not raised in this kind of environment. He comes from a two-parent home of educated parents and he lives in that neighborhood and my grandchild is having a hard time in the classroom because of all the negative noise these other kids are making. The neighborhood is a newer one and 95% of the homes are homeowners. What I'm hearing is 90% of the students at Riverbend Middle School don't even live in this area. All I can say is shame on the principal and teachers for allowing an A student to be a D student in math because the adults cannot control their school.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2024

great school, great faculty and glad this is near to kids
Submitted by other on March 13, 2023

I attended River Bend between 2018-2020 so the school has probably changed. Most teachers are friendly and helpful, as long as you aren’t a problem student which would obviously prompt them to change their attitude towards you. But every now and then there are a handful of teachers that are downright awful and won’t even try. The school was a bit dirty but it is more aesthetically pleasing than most schools, inside and out. The food is decent but that shouldn’t affect one’s rating. The only problem with this school is the students attending. Many do not care about their education and it reflects in their intelligence and thought process. This causes many scuffles, drug use, and disrespect towards peers and teachers. Overall a good school as long as you or your student is willing and prepared to learn.
Submitted by parent on July 14, 2022

From my child being there for 1 year she has always had a problem with this school the students are out of control and the school needs a new principal she is bad at the mouth she talk bad on the kids and parents in front of staff
Submitted by student on March 13, 2022

Worst school ever, would not recommend. School is behind in academic learning, does not deal with bullying. Most teachers will accuse you of cheating for no reason, I was accused of cheating because my writing was "too formal for someone my age" and without any further explanation. Never send your kids to this school don't let them suffer in trying to learn through this horrible curriculum, teachers and unfairness. This school is a joke.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2022

I go their it's not that bad but it is a lot of fights
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2021

My daughter did not receive the academic support she needed from teachers here. There was literally no attention paid to her besides yelling commands at her. Highly strict and it comes off abusive. They don’t offer enough academically to have such a gorgeous surrounding neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2021

The teachers and staff pay very little attention to the needs of the students academics. No additional help is offered and teachers don’t care enough about students but rather encode authority and strict behavior for no reason other than prejudice views of low income families
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2020

My experience has been up and down. I have to admit, I am glad my child is transitioning to high school next year.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2020

Wonderful experience with entire staff and faculty. The teachers are incredibly committed to the kids and the Principal...can’t say enough good words about her. Truly wonderful experience start to finish.