Middle Schools in Meramec Valley R-III

Summary:

The Meramec Valley R-III school district in Missouri is home to two middle schools: Pacific Intermediate and Riverbend School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a solid educational foundation within the district.

While both schools have their strengths, Riverbend School appears to be the stronger performer. It consistently ranks in the top half of Missouri middle schools, whereas Pacific Intermediate's ranking has fluctuated more. Riverbend School also has slightly better test scores across several subject areas and grade levels, as well as a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to more individualized attention for students.

Both schools face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates that are significantly above the state average. Additionally, the Meramec Valley R-III district as a whole appears to be performing slightly below the state average on many academic measures, suggesting room for improvement district-wide. Addressing these areas of concern could help both schools and the district achieve stronger and more consistent results.

District Detail

126 N Payne St
Pacific, MO 63069-1260

(636) 271-1400

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,930

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	399	29	13.6	48.1%	353 (88.5%)	8 (2.0%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.0%)								(n/a)	32.3	46.3			48.3		35.0	33.0			$12,964	$847	$12,117
Riverbend School	Public	7-8	2085 Hwy N	Pacific	63069	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 271-1481	442	31	14.0	45.9%	382 (86.4%)	5 (1.1%)	27 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.4%)	53.7	200^th of 438 public middle schools	54.3%		63.1	144^th of 451 public middle schools	68.1%	56			43.0	43.2		35.2			37.6	32.7	$12,656	$569	$12,088

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Department Of Corrections	3.76 mi	20
Washington	5.42 mi	12	78^th
Rockwood R-VI	6.1 mi	31	27^th
Northwest R-I	10.99 mi	10	123^rd
Union R-Xi	11.49 mi	5	57^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.