Very Good
#398 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 31% in state
Riverbend Middle School
Middle School · Iowa Falls Comm School District · Iowa Falls, IA
An Iowa Falls Comm School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1124 Union St., Iowa Falls, IA 50126
- Math 78% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverbend Middle School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Riverbend Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,769/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iowa Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,711
Median home value
$118,100
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Iowa Falls Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverbend Middle School is listed in Iowa Falls Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverbend Middle School
Riverbend Middle School is a public middle school in Iowa Falls, IA, part of Iowa Falls Comm School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverbend Middle School
What grades does Riverbend Middle School serve?
Riverbend Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverbend Middle School?
Riverbend Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverbend Middle School rank in IA?
Riverbend Middle School ranks #398 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Riverbend Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverbend Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverbend Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverbend Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverbend Middle School a charter school?
No, Riverbend Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverbend Middle School a Title I school?
No, Riverbend Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverbend Middle School?
47.5% of students at Riverbend Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (641) 648-6430
- Area population (ZIP 50126)
- 6,362
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50126; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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