Riverbend School

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Riverbend School ranks 144 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverbend School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Meramec Valley R-III School District in Pacific, Missouri. The school has 455 students and is ranked 144 out of 451 Missouri middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the district as a whole is ranked 107 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating, Riverbend School faces some challenges, particularly with high chronic absenteeism rates and below-average performance for certain student subgroups.

Riverbend School's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.4% to 29.7%, are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Pacific Intermediate (22.4%) and Crestview Middle (17.2%). Additionally, the school's performance for white students, special education students, and disabled students is below average, while its low-income students perform significantly better than the state average, suggesting the school is effectively supporting this subgroup. Riverbend School's test scores in mathematics and English Language Arts are also below the state average, though its science proficiency rates are mixed.

Compared to nearby schools, Riverbend School's performance is generally lower than the higher-ranked Crestview Middle, Selvidge Middle, and Wildwood Middle schools, which are part of the Rockwood R-VI district. However, Riverbend School outperforms some nearby schools like Northwest Valley School, which is part of the Northwest R-I district. Despite these challenges, Riverbend School's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest that the school is making efforts to address these issues and support its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069-3671

(636) 271-1481

District: Meramec Valley R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,185

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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	Zitzman Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverbend School ranks better than 68.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.05. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverbend School is $11,185.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverbend School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbend School 144^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Riverbend School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Meramec Valley R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Meramec Valley R-III 107^th of 386 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
2009	31.76	492^nd	601	18.1%
2010	33.19	501^st	614	18.4%
2011	57.52	277^th	625	55.7%
2012	41.67	428^th	623	31.3%
2013	50.03	345^th	649	46.8%
2014	46.35	371^st	633	41.4%
2015	38.74	397^th	585	32.1%
2016	39.06	297^th	435	31.7%
2017	31.94	429^th	568	24.5%
2019	16.80	523^rd	587	10.9%
2021	51.42	224^th	454	50.7%
2022	43.46	270^th	459	41.2%
2023	63.20	148^th	459	67.8%
2024	63.05	144^th	451	68.1%

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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	122^nd	192	36.5%
2024	33.27	131^st	194	32.5%

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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
2019	11.79	457^th	482	5.2%
2021	65.65	86^th	371	76.8%
2022	46.21	190^th	365	47.9%
2023	73.53	58^th	382	84.8%
2024	77.02	45^th	378	88.1%

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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	78^th	195	60.0%
2022	23.88	158^th	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
2019	11.21	509^th	527	3.4%
2021	42.55	217^th	376	42.3%
2022	32.63	276^th	381	27.6%
2023	51.56	175^th	385	54.5%
2024	51.83	168^th	379	55.7%

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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.

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	Total
2006	292	8	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	309
2007	291	11	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	307
2008	284	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
2009	242	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	251
2010	221	10	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	235
2011	248	2	2	4	1	0	13	270
2012	227	6	1	5	4	0	1	244
2013	212	14	1	1	2	0	9	239
2014	248	6	2	4	1	0	5	266
2015	193	3	0	2	3	0	4	205
2016	233	5	1	4	2	0	5	250
2017	213	4	3	4	1	0	9	234
2018	204	3	0	13	2	0	8	230
2019	212	2	1	9	3	0	14	241
2020	431	9	5	23	0	1	15	484
2021	423	6	2	25	6	2	23	487
2022	436	4	4	33	4	2	26	509
2023	392	5	3	29	3	0	23	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverbend School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 523^rd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 148^th of 459 Middle schools	56.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend School)	13.9	44.6	30.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meramec Valley R-III)	13.9	44.6	30.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Riverbend School)	26.5	41	14.5%
8th Grade Science (Meramec Valley R-III)	26.5	41	14.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend School)	33.4	34.2	0.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meramec Valley R-III)	33.4	34.2	0.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	241	455	88.8%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	9	29	222.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	392	84.9%
Two or More Races	14	23	64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.6%	31.9%	18.8%

Schools Near Riverbend School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverbend School	Public	7-8	2085 Hwy N	Pacific	63069	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 271-1481	455	35	13.0	31.9%	392 (86.2%)	5 (1.1%)	29 (6.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	63.1	144^th of 451 public middle schools	68.1%		63.2	148^th of 459 public middle schools	67.8%	4			34.7	50.2		41.7			31.3	44.5		$11,185	$987	$10,198
Pacific Intermediate	Public	5-6	195 N Indian Pride Dr	Pacific	63069	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 271-1425	428	32	13.2	37.1%	361 (84.3%)	7 (1.6%)	27 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.1%)								(n/a)	41.6	52.1			50.4		45.4	35.0				$12,051	$1,338	$10,713
Lasalle Springs Middle	Public	6-8	3300 Hwy 109	Wildwood	63038	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 733-4200	872	55	15.8	11.8%	753 (86.4%)	52 (6.0%)	33 (3.8%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.9%)	85.4	42^nd of 451 public middle schools	90.7%		84.4	46^th of 459 public middle schools	90.0%	4		52.0	58.2			50.7		48.8	47.9	64.8	87.7	$11,007	$281	$10,726
Wildwood Middle	Public	6-8	17401 Manchester Rd	Wildwood	63038	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 733-4230	567	48	11.8	9.0%	440 (77.6%)	36 (6.3%)	19 (3.4%)	48 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.2%)	93.6	16^th of 451 public middle schools	96.5%		91.6	21^st of 459 public middle schools	95.4%	5		77.7	57.8			54.7		64.9	52.9	64.5	93.8	$13,230	$305	$12,926
Rockwood Valley Middle	Public	6-8	1220 Babler Park Dr	Wildwood	63038	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 733-4270	658	47	13.9	9.1%	494 (75.1%)	51 (7.8%)	31 (4.7%)	53 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.4%)	90.2	30^th of 451 public middle schools	93.3%		88.5	34^th of 459 public middle schools	92.6%	4		67.1	68.3	23.3		51.3		69.1	59.1	65.2	91.2	$11,443	$294	$11,149
Northwest Valley School	Public	6-8	4300 Gravois Rd	House Springs	63051	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	No	(636) 671-3470	788	55	14.2	36.5%	741 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.6%)	46.2	243^rd of 451 public middle schools	46.1%		47.2	245^th of 459 public middle schools	46.6%	2		37.3	42.6	17.8		30.1		34.2	34.9	31.3	97.1	$10,416	$2,349	$8,068
Union Middle	Public	6-8	503 W End	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	No	(636) 583-5855	683	46	14.9	40.4%	608 (89.0%)	6 (0.9%)	14 (2.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.2%)	75.2	86^th of 451 public middle schools	80.9%		66.9	128^th of 459 public middle schools	72.1%	42		60.5	56.8	38.8		37.7		37.6	47.8	46.3	95.0	$9,950	$1,039	$8,912
Crestview Middle	Public	6-8	16025 Clayton Rd	Ellisville	63011	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6950	1,125	76	14.8	11.6%	675 (60.0%)	94 (8.4%)	68 (6.0%)	238 (21.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.2%)	96.3	11^th of 451 public middle schools	97.6%		90.4	26^th of 459 public middle schools	94.3%	15		67.8	61.3			66.7		64.1	68.8	73.1	89.5	$10,331	$267	$10,064
Woodridge Middle School	Public	6-8	2109 Gravois Road	High Ridge	63049	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	No	(636) 677-3577	566	41	13.7	35.5%	483 (85.3%)	7 (1.2%)	35 (6.2%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.1%)	57.7	186^th of 451 public middle schools	58.8%		59.2	176^th of 459 public middle schools	61.7%	10		49.0	44.1	11.7		33.7		45.5	38.0	37.3	91.8	$10,307	$2,354	$7,953
Selvidge Middle	Public	6-8	235 New Ballwin Rd	Ballwin	63021	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6100	634	48	13.1	15.6%	403 (63.6%)	62 (9.8%)	36 (5.7%)	104 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	86.1	40^th of 451 public middle schools	91.1%		83.7	52^nd of 459 public middle schools	88.7%	12		57.2	52.0			57.2		50.9	46.6	59.7		$12,396	$296	$12,099

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend School

What district is Riverbend School in?

Meramec Valley R-III

What is the racial makeup of Riverbend School?

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

Is Riverbend School a good school?

Riverbend School ranks 144^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Riverbend School attend?

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

How many students attend Riverbend School?

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

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