Riverbend Middle School

Iowa Falls Comm School District
1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
288 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Riverbend Middle School is located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, and serves as a key educational institution within the Iowa Falls Community School District. As a middle-level school, it is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transitional years, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school operates under the mascot of the "Cadets," fostering a sense of community pride and school spirit among its student body.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes core curriculum subjects while preparing students for the challenges of secondary education. Through its digital presence at ifacadets.net, the school maintains communication with parents and the community, offering resources related to academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on both student achievement and character development, Riverbend Middle School plays a central role in the Iowa Falls educational landscape.
288
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    246 (85.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Iowa Falls Comm School District
Phone: (641)648-6430
Website: http://www.ifacadets.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 67
Grade 7 109
Grade 8 112
Gender Ratio