Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Richmond Consolidated ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond Consolidated ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richmond Consolidated's student population of 154 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richmond Consolidated ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Consolidated is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
86%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Consolidated's ranking?
Richmond Consolidated is ranked #597 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Richmond Consolidated often compared to?
Richmond Consolidatedis often viewed alongside schools like Morris by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Richmond Consolidated?
154 students attend Richmond Consolidated.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Richmond Consolidated students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Consolidated?
Richmond Consolidated has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richmond Consolidated offer ?
Richmond Consolidated offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Consolidated part of?
Richmond Consolidated is part of Richmond School District.
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