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#1507 of 2,221 schools in MO

Riverbend Sch.

Middle School · Meramec Valley R-iii · Pacific, MO

A Meramec Valley R-iii middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2085 HWY N, Pacific, MO 63069

  • Math 43% vs MO 44% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.1% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$12,973
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Riverbend Sch. score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 MAP)
School
State
44%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Riverbend Sch. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pacific), 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

$74,063

Median home value

$271,200

Median rent

$913/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Meramec Valley R-iii

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverbend Sch. is listed in MERAMEC VALLEY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverbend Sch.

Riverbend Sch. is a public middle school in Pacific, MO, part of Meramec Valley R-iii, serving approximately 419 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,507 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverbend Sch.

What grades does Riverbend Sch. serve?

Riverbend Sch. serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Riverbend Sch.?

Riverbend Sch. has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Sch.?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Sch. is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverbend Sch. rank in MO?

Riverbend Sch. ranks #1,507 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Riverbend Sch.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Riverbend Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Sch.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverbend Sch. has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Riverbend Sch. a charter school?

No, Riverbend Sch. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverbend Sch. a Title I school?

No, Riverbend Sch. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverbend Sch.?

43.0% of students at Riverbend Sch. 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
Area population (ZIP 63069)
14,760
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
44.7
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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 63069; 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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