RIVERBEND SCH.

2085 HWY N
PACIFIC, MO 63069

www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/riverbend

455 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Riverbend School, located in Pacific, Missouri, is a public elementary school serving students within the Meramec Valley R-III School District. As a primary educational institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare its student body for future academic success while encouraging curiosity and collaboration in the classroom.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Meramec Valley R-III District, which prioritizes student-centered instruction and the integration of technology into daily learning. Beyond academics, Riverbend School typically offers various opportunities for parental involvement and community-building, viewing the partnership between home and school as vital to a child’s progress. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Riverbend strives to help every student reach their full potential within the local Pacific community.

455

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERBEND SCH.
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	29
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
392 (86.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.4 %)
Two or More
23 (5.1 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	MERAMEC VALLEY R-III
Phone:	(636)271-1481
Website:	http://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/riverbend
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 7 216

Grade 8 239