Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Richfield Middle 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 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richfield Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Minneapolis, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point reaching 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richfield Middle School's student population of 808 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Richfield Middle 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 Middle School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1474 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
45%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
29%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Middle School's ranking?
Richfield Middle School is ranked #1474 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Richfield Middle School often compared to?
Richfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Middle School, South View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Richfield Middle School?
808 students attend Richfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Richfield Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richfield Middle School?
Richfield Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richfield Middle School offer ?
Richfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richfield Middle School part of?
Richfield Middle School is part of Richfield Public School District.
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