Riverbend School

Summary:

Riverbend School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Meramec Valley R-III school district in Pacific, Missouri, with a student population of 455. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with the majority of students being White (86.15%), followed by Hispanic (6.37%), and students of two or more races (5.05%).

Riverbend School has shown mixed performance on state assessments (MAP), with proficiency rates below the state average in Mathematics for both 7th and 8th grades, but above the state average in 7th grade English Language Arts. However, the school's 8th grade ELA proficiency rate was lower than the state average. The school has performed well for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 58th out of 382 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023, but its performance for special education and disabled student subgroups has been more mixed. Riverbend School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from as low as 523rd (2018-2019) to as high as 148th (2022-2023) out of 459 Missouri middle schools, indicating inconsistent academic achievement.

When compared to nearby high-performing middle schools, such as Crestview Middle and Selvidge Middle in the Rockwood R-VI district, Riverbend School's performance is generally lower. Additionally, Riverbend School's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest that factors beyond funding and class size may be contributing to its academic challenges. To improve student outcomes, Riverbend School may need to closely examine its instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems for all student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2085 Hwy N
       Pacific, MO  63069-3671


(636) 271-1481

District: Meramec Valley R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,185 Help


Students who attend Riverbend School usually attend:

High:    Pacific High

Feeder schools for Riverbend School:

Elementary:    Coleman Elementary
    Nike Elementary
    Robertsville Elementary
    Truman Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverbend School ranks better than 67.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.2. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverbend School is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverbend School is $11,185.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Riverbend School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbend School 148th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Riverbend School in the ranking list.)

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Meramec Valley R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Meramec Valley R-III 93rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverbend School

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Rank History for all students at Riverbend School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 31.76 492nd 601 18.1%
2010 33.19 501st 614 18.4%
2011 57.52 277th 625 55.7%
2012 41.67 428th 623 31.3%
2013 50.03 345th 649 46.8%
2014 46.35 371st 633 41.4%
2015 38.74 397th 585 32.1%
2016 39.06 297th 435 31.7%
2017 31.94 429th 568 24.5%
2019 16.80 523rd 587 10.9%
2021 51.42 224th 454 50.7%
2022 43.46 270th 459 41.2%
2023 63.20 148th 459 67.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverbend School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.63 122nd 192 36.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverbend School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.79 457th 482 5.2%
2021 65.65 86th 371 76.8%
2022 46.21 190th 365 47.9%
2023 73.53 58th 382 84.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverbend School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.97 78th 195 60.0%
2022 23.88 158th 187 15.5%
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Rank History for White students at Riverbend School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.21 509th 527 3.4%
2021 42.55 217th 376 42.3%
2022 32.63 276th 381 27.6%
2023 51.56 175th 385 54.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Riverbend School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 292 8 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 309
2007 291 11 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 284 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 242 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 221 10 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2011 248 2 2 4 1 0 13 0 270
2012 227 6 1 5 4 0 1 0 244
2013 212 14 1 1 2 0 9 0 239
2014 248 6 2 4 1 0 5 0 266
2015 193 3 0 2 3 0 4 0 205
2016 233 5 1 4 2 0 5 0 250
2017 213 4 3 4 1 0 9 0 234
2018 204 3 0 13 2 0 8 0 230
2019 212 2 1 9 3 0 14 0 241
2020 431 9 5 23 0 1 15 0 484
2021 423 6 2 25 6 2 23 0 487
2022 436 4 4 33 4 2 26 0 509
2023 392 5 3 29 3 0 23 0 455

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 309 17.2 18.0 48.2
2007 307 16.1 19.1 50.8
2008 287 18.6 15.4 39.4
2009 251 17.1 14.7 48.2
2010 235 17.8 13.1 44.7
2011 270 16.5 16.3 43.7
2012 244 16.6 14.6 52.5
2013 239 17.0 13.9 49.4
2014 266 15.9 16.7 44
2015 205 17.0 12.0 45.9
2016 250 17.0 14.7 44.8
2017 234 15.9 14.6 52.1
2018 230 16.9 13.5 53.9
2019 241 17.5 13.7 50.6
2020 484 33.9 14.2 53.3
2021 487 34.9 13.9 39.6
2022 509 37.1 13.6 45.6
2023 455 34.8 13.0 31.9

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 309 17.2 18.0 48.2
2007 307 16.1 19.1 50.8
2008 287 18.6 15.4 39.4
2009 251 17.1 14.7 48.2
2010 235 17.8 13.1 44.7
2011 270 16.5 16.3 43.7
2012 244 16.6 14.6 52.5
2013 239 17.0 13.9 49.4
2014 266 15.9 16.7 44
2015 205 17.0 12.0 45.9
2016 250 17.0 14.7 44.8
2017 234 15.9 14.6 52.1
2018 230 16.9 13.5 53.9
2019 241 17.5 13.7 50.6
2020 484 33.9 14.2 53.3
2021 487 34.9 13.9 39.6
2022 509 37.1 13.6 45.6
2023 455 34.8 13.0 31.9

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $483 (4.7%) $9,900 (95.3%) $10,383
2020 $598 (6.0%) $9,351 (94.0%) $9,949
2021 $948 (8.4%) $10,313 (91.6%) $11,261
2022 $987 (8.8%) $10,198 (91.2%) $11,185

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverbend 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 523rd of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 459 Middle schools
 56.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend School)13.944.6
 30.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Meramec Valley R-III)13.944.6
 30.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Riverbend School)26.541
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Meramec Valley R-III)26.541
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend School)33.434.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Meramec Valley R-III)33.434.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241455
 88.8%
African American25
 150%
American Indian33
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic929
 222.2%
Pacific Islander00
White212392
 84.9%
Two or More Races1423
 64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%31.9%
 18.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend School

Students at Riverbend School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Riverbend School usually go on to attend Pacific High

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Riverbend School.

Riverbend School ranks 148th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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