Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richfield Dual Language School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richfield Dual Language School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Minneapolis, MN, encompassing approximately 7.8 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richfield Dual Language School's student population of 529 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richfield Dual Language School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richfield Dual Language School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Dual Language School's ranking?
Richfield Dual Language School is ranked #1339 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Richfield Dual Language School often compared to?
Richfield Dual Language Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richfield Stem School, Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Richfield Dual Language School?
529 students attend Richfield Dual Language School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Richfield Dual Language School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richfield Dual Language School?
Richfield Dual Language School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richfield Dual Language School offer ?
Richfield Dual Language School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richfield Dual Language School part of?
Richfield Dual Language School is part of Richfield Public School District.
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