Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Richards Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richards Middle School's student population of 809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Richards Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richards Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
51%
36%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richards Middle School's ranking?
Richards Middle School is ranked #640 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Richards Middle School often compared to?
Richards Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts, Aaron Cohn Middle School, Veterans Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Richards Middle School?
809 students attend Richards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Richards Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richards Middle School?
Richards Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richards Middle School offer ?
Richards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richards Middle School part of?
Richards Middle School is part of Muscogee County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2020
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