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Riverbend Middle School

Summary:

Riverbend Middle School is a public middle school located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 288 students. The school is part of the Iowa Falls Community School District, which is ranked 136 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverbend Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (over 85%) of students identifying as White, in contrast to some nearby schools like Hampton-Dumont Middle School, which has a more diverse student body.

Riverbend Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 41-46%) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Hampton-Dumont Middle School (over 57%). The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 4 stars (ranked 93 out of 337 Iowa middle schools) in 2023-2024 to a low of 1 star (ranked 248 out of 324) in 2020-2021, but it has generally maintained a 3-4 star rating, indicating above-average performance compared to other Iowa middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1124 Union St.
       Iowa Falls, IA  50126

(641) 648-6430

District: Iowa Falls Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,292 Help


Students who attend Riverbend Middle School usually attend:

High:    Iowa Falls - Alden High School

Feeder schools for Riverbend Middle School:

Elementary:    Pineview Elementary
    Rock Run Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverbend Middle School ranks better than 72.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverbend Middle School is $11,292.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverbend Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Riverbend Middle School 93rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Riverbend Middle School in the ranking list.)

Iowa Falls Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa Falls Community School District 136th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverbend Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 53.33 170th 349 51.3%
2013 52.97 184th 350 47.4%
2014 37.00 245th 337 27.3%
2015 50.63 200th 349 42.7%
2016 61.63 132nd 343 61.5%
2017 70.35 78th 327 76.1%
2018 52.16 172nd 318 45.9%
2019 56.55 153rd 342 55.3%
2021 33.22 248th 324 23.5%
2022 38.91 234th 337 30.6%
2023 61.29 136th 334 59.3%
2024 69.19 93rd 337 72.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverbend Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 246
1989 255 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 272 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 276
1991 298 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 326 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 329
1993 323 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 308 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 297 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 297 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1997 308 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1998 282 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1999 285 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 277 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 260 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2002 261 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2003 261 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2004 262 8 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 199 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 191 3 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 205
2007 178 6 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2008 192 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2009 193 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2010 178 1 0 8 1 0 6 0 194
2011 172 0 0 8 1 0 4 0 185
2012 171 2 2 17 0 0 2 0 194
2013 197 2 3 19 1 0 4 0 226
2014 194 2 1 16 0 0 5 0 218
2015 196 0 0 15 1 1 2 0 215
2016 186 2 1 15 1 1 0 0 206
2017 171 2 0 12 1 0 5 0 191
2018 171 1 1 15 1 1 8 0 198
2019 272 6 3 23 1 1 3 0 309
2020 247 5 4 26 0 0 5 0 287
2021 235 4 4 22 0 0 7 0 272
2022 251 2 2 20 0 0 12 0 287
2023 246 3 1 28 1 0 9 0 288

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverbend Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 21.6 11.3 20.3
1989 259 22.5 11.5 17
1990 276 22.1 12.4 14.5
1991 301 22.3 13.4 14.6
1992 329 24.0 13.7 15.8
1993 326 22.5 14.5 15.6
1994 313 22.5 13.9 20.1
1995 304 22.0 13.8 14.5
1996 304 22.0 13.8 14.5
1997 315 22.9 13.8 17.1
1998 288 22.9 12.6 14.6
1999 292 22.3 13.1 24
2000 285 20.3 14.0 26
2001 269 20.4 13.2 24.9
2002 272 20.0 13.6 26.5
2003 272 20.0 13.6 26.5
2004 281 21.2 13.3 29.9
2005 209 18.1 11.5 39.2
2006 205 15.3 13.4 41.5
2007 188 15.6 12.1 28.2
2008 198 16.8 11.8 26.8
2009 202 15.4 13.1 26.7
2010 194 16.1 12.0 29.4
2011 185 14.0 13.2 45.4
2012 194 12.8 15.0 41.8
2013 226 13.3 16.9 39.8
2014 218 13.7 15.8 39
2015 215 14.0 15.3 39.5
2016 206 13.0 15.8 36.4
2017 191 12.8 14.8 35.6
2018 198 14.6 13.4 39.4
2019 309 22.6 13.6 42.7
2020 287 20.9 13.7 44.3
2021 272 20.9 13.0 46
2022 287 19.5 14.6 41.8
2023 288 19.9 14.4 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverbend Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 21.6 11.3 20.3
1989 259 22.5 11.5 17
1990 276 22.1 12.4 14.5
1991 301 22.3 13.4 14.6
1992 329 24.0 13.7 15.8
1993 326 22.5 14.5 15.6
1994 313 22.5 13.9 20.1
1995 304 22.0 13.8 14.5
1996 304 22.0 13.8 14.5
1997 315 22.9 13.8 17.1
1998 288 22.9 12.6 14.6
1999 292 22.3 13.1 24
2000 285 20.3 14.0 26
2001 269 20.4 13.2 24.9
2002 272 20.0 13.6 26.5
2003 272 20.0 13.6 26.5
2004 281 21.2 13.3 29.9
2005 209 18.1 11.5 39.2
2006 205 15.3 13.4 41.5
2007 188 15.6 12.1 28.2
2008 198 16.8 11.8 26.8
2009 202 15.4 13.1 26.7
2010 194 16.1 12.0 29.4
2011 185 14.0 13.2 45.4
2012 194 12.8 15.0 41.8
2013 226 13.3 16.9 39.8
2014 218 13.7 15.8 39
2015 215 14.0 15.3 39.5
2016 206 13.0 15.8 36.4
2017 191 12.8 14.8 35.6
2018 198 14.6 13.4 39.4
2019 309 22.6 13.6 42.7
2020 287 20.9 13.7 44.3
2021 272 20.9 13.0 46
2022 287 19.5 14.6 41.8
2023 288 19.9 14.4 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverbend Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $148 (1.3%) $11,144 (98.7%) $11,292

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverbend Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 136th of 334 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Middle School)74.174.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Falls Community School District)74.174.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Middle School)82.468.2
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Falls Community School District)82.468.2
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Middle School)68.477.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Falls Community School District)68.477.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Middle School)61.478.8
 17.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Falls Community School District)61.478.8
 17.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Middle School)79.880
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Falls Community School District)79.880
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Middle School)73.770.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Falls Community School District)73.770.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students309288
 6.8%
African American63
 50%
American Indian11
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2328
 21.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White272246
 9.6%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%41.7%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend Middle School

Students at Riverbend Middle School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Riverbend Middle School ranks 93rd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Riverbend Middle School usually go on to attend Iowa Falls - Alden High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Riverbend Middle School.


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