Top Rankings
Richmond Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,538 students in Richmond Community Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,538 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,446 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,546 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,446
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,546
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Richmond Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Will L Lee School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35320 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-3225
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35250 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-7552
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-7552
Gr: 4-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond Community Schools?
Richmond Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,538 students.
What is the rank of Richmond Community Schools?
Richmond Community Schools is ranked #284 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Community Schools?
90% of Richmond Community Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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?
Richmond Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Richmond Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,546 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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