Top Rankings
Richfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,058 students in Richfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Richfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
4,058 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Richfield Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#384 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
# American Indian Students
42 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
181 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,747 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
10%
# Black Students
553 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
14%
12%
# White Students
1,161 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
29%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
369 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
163
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
293
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
270
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
297
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
296
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
244
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
287
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
323
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
317
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,380 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,287 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,380
$17,887
Spending / Student
$27,287
$18,614
Best Richfield Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richfield College Experience Prg
Alternative School
7201 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3035
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3035
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Richfield Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7020 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Sheridan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
Richfield Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6100
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #55.
Richfield Dual Language School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7461 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3001
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3001
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Special Education
Special Education School
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6202
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6202
Grades: 12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richfield Public School District?
Richfield Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,058 students.
What is the rank of Richfield Public School District?
Richfield Public School District is ranked #389 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richfield Public School District?
43% of Richfield Public School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% 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 Public School District?
Richfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Richfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,287 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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