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Richardson Sixth Grade Academy vs. Lake City Middle School

Should you attend Richardson Sixth Grade Academy or Lake City Middle School? 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
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
646 Se Pennsylvania St
Lake City, FL 32025
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Lake City Middle School
843 Sw Arlington Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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).
Serving 941 students in grades 7-8, Lake City Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6
7-8
Total Students
420 students
941 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake City Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake City Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
48 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake City Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School 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

#1593 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#2036 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake City Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake City Middle School 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.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)
46%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake City Middle School 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.
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50%
(Top 50% in FL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake City Middle School 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Lake City Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
420
-
Grade 7 Students
-
442
Grade 8 Students
-
499

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake City Middle School, 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
10%
10%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake City Middle School, 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
27%
29%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake City Middle School, 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
54%
53%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake City Middle School, 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
8%
7%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake City Middle School, 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.
0.63
0.63
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake City Middle School, 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
68%
68%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake City Middle School, 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
3%
3%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake City Middle School, 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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