Richards Middle School
Richards Middle School serves 698 students in grades 6-8.
Richards Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Richards Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Richards Middle School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 698 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Richards Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Richards Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #842 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 54% | 37% |
| White | 30% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscogee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Richards Middle School is Hardaway High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clubview Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Clubview Elementary School Charter School
Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 501 students10
0.1 miles
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017 0.1 K-5 501 - Columbus Hardaway High School Math: 23% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,273 student10
0.3 miles
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766 0.3 9-12 1,273 - Columbus Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts Math: 38% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-10 | 310 students10
1.2 miles
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360 1.2 6-10 310 - Columbus Rigdon Road Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 605 students10
1.3 miles
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989 1.3 PK-5 605 - Columbus Columbus High School Math: 91% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 1,286 student10
1.4 miles
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534 1.4 9-12 1,286
School Reviews
| 5 As a long-time teacher at Richards, since 1998, I've witnessed the aim to provide consistent quality instruction and valuable experiences for highly diverse groups of learners. Performing at top levels in academic, arts and sports activities is a standard. - Posted by Teacher - Muspanchor |
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