Serving 333 students in grades 6-8, Richardson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)58%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Richardson Middle School?
333 students attend Richardson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Richardson Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richardson Middle School?
Richardson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richardson Middle School offer ?
Richardson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richardson Middle School part of?
Richardson Middle School is part of Oscoda Area Schools School District.
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