Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Colonel Richardson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colonel Richardson Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Federalsburg, MD, covering an area of approximately 121.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonel Richardson Middle School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonel Richardson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel Richardson Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Richardson Middle School's ranking?
Colonel Richardson Middle School is ranked #913 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Colonel Richardson Middle School often compared to?
Colonel Richardson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lockerman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Colonel Richardson Middle School?
390 students attend Colonel Richardson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Colonel Richardson Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonel Richardson Middle School?
Colonel Richardson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonel Richardson Middle School offer ?
Colonel Richardson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colonel Richardson Middle School part of?
Colonel Richardson Middle School is part of Caroline County School District.
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