Richardson Middle School (Closed 2013)
Richardson Middle School served 333 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year.
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 35% (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%
8%
Black
2%
18%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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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