Top Rankings
Richmond Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,566 students in Richmond Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Richmond Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,566 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Richmond Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
14 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,396 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
113
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,574 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,196
$18,370
Spending / Student
$23,574
$17,559
Best Richmond Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Will L Lee School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
68399 S Forest Ave
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-2509
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-2509
Grades: PK-3
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35250 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-7552
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-7552
Grades: 4-8
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35320 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-3225
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond Community Schools School District?
Richmond Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,566 students.
What is the rank of Richmond Community Schools School District?
Richmond Community Schools School District is ranked #286 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Community Schools School District?
89% of Richmond Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond Community Schools School District?
Richmond Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Richmond Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,574 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
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