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Belmont Academy vs. Richardson Sixth Grade Academy

Should you attend Belmont Academy or Richardson Sixth Grade Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Belmont Academy
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
646 Se Pennsylvania St
Lake City, FL 32025
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Belmont Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 823 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Belmont Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades 6, Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
6
Total Students
823 students
420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belmont Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belmont Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belmont Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#301 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 10%)
#1763 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belmont Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in FL)
50%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 50% in FL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Belmont Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Belmont Academy by grade.
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Pre-K Students
56
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Kindergarten Students
55
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Grade 1 Students
56
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Grade 2 Students
52
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Grade 3 Students
53
-
Grade 4 Students
66
-
Grade 5 Students
66
-
Grade 6 Students
66
420
Grade 7 Students
66
-
Grade 8 Students
70
-
Grade 9 Students
57
-
Grade 10 Students
68
-
Grade 11 Students
49
-
Grade 12 Students
43
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belmont Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belmont Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belmont Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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