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Riverbend Middle School

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Riverbend Middle School ranks 103 rd of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

103^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Riverbend Middle School is a public middle school located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school is part of the Iowa Falls Community School District, which is ranked 120 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverbend Middle School has consistently performed above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Riverbend's 8th-grade students scored 86.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 80.2%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top third of Iowa middle schools in recent years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, while lower than the state average, are still a concern and may impact student learning and achievement.

When comparing Riverbend Middle School to the nearby AGWSR Middle School, Hampton-Dumont Middle School, and South Hardin Middle School, Riverbend generally outperforms the nearby schools in ISASP test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, and has a higher statewide ranking. The nearby schools have similar or higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting they serve populations with comparable or greater socioeconomic needs.

257

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,292

Per pupil spending ?

41.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126

(641) 648-6430

District: Iowa Falls Community School District

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

13.6%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (81% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Iowa median (70th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg81%

Iowa avg74%

103^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

120^th of 313Iowa Falls Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	67.2	103 of 344	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	69.2	93 of 337	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	61.3	136 of 334	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.9	234 of 337	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.2	248 of 324	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.6	153 of 342	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.2	172 of 318	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	70.3	78 of 327	76.1%	★★★★☆
2016	61.6	132 of 343	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.6	200 of 349	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.0	245 of 337	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	53.0	184 of 350	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.3	170 of 349	51.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts84%+9 vs state

Science80%+9 vs state

Mathematics78%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Riverbend Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverbend Middle School	Public	6-8	1124 Union St.	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 648-6430	257	20	12.5	41.2%	216 (84.0%)	3 (1.2%)	35 (13.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	67.2	103^rd of 344 public middle schools	70.1%		69.2	93^rd of 337 public middle schools	72.4%	10		80.0	85.9	86.7		68.6	85.9	78.3		79.5	$11,292	$148	$11,144
South Hardin Middle School	Public	6-8	200 E. Chestnut	Hubbard	50122	Hardin County	Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 864-2211	196	15	13.1	41.3%	175 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	34.2	267^th of 344 public middle schools	22.4%		34.9	254^th of 337 public middle schools	24.6%	13		69.0	63.5	70.8		75.9	73.0	71.9		62.5	$14,746	$171	$14,575
Hampton-Dumont Middle School	Public	5-8	601 12th Ave NE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 456-4735	363	23	15.6	56.2%	193 (53.2%)	3 (0.8%)	158 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	36.8	258^th of 344 public middle schools	25.0%		41.2	232^nd of 337 public middle schools	31.2%	26	63.1	71.6	73.6	80.0	67.9	64.9	55.2	68.9	54.8	74.4	$13,453	$617	$12,838
AGWSR Middle School	Public	6-8	609 S Monroe	Wellsburg	50680	Grundy County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 869-5121	131	10	13.5	48.1%	116 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	56.3	164^th of 344 public middle schools	52.3%					(n/a)		74.4	73.5	83.9		76.9	79.4	80.4		71.4	$15,955	$170	$15,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Riverbend Middle School?

Students at Riverbend Middle School are 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Riverbend Middle School in?

Iowa Falls Community School District

What high school do graduates of Riverbend Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Riverbend Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 257 students attended Riverbend Middle School.

Is Riverbend Middle School a good school?

Riverbend Middle School ranks 103^rd of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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