Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Richfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richfield Middle School's student population of 807 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richfield Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1548 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
44%
11%
Black
15%
12%
White
26%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Middle School's ranking?
Richfield Middle School is ranked #1548 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Richfield Middle School often compared to?
Richfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South View Middle School, Valley View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Richfield Middle School?
807 students attend Richfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Richfield Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richfield Middle School?
Richfield Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richfield Middle School offer ?
Richfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richfield Middle School part of?
Richfield Middle School is part of Richfield Public School District.
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