Richfield Public School Academy is a free, public charter school located in Flint, Michigan formerly managed by Mosaica Education but now self managed by the Richfield Board of Directors. It offers grades 3–8 at the main building and a Montessori pre-school program off-site.
Serving 418 students in grades 3-8, Richfield Public School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richfield Public School Academy's student population of 418 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Richfield Knights and we chose Richfield because we show Perseverance, Integrity, Character, and Kindness!
School Rankings
Richfield Public School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richfield Public School Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2995 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
66%
18%
White
14%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Public School Academy's ranking?
Richfield Public School Academy is ranked #2995 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Richfield Public School Academy?
418 students attend Richfield Public School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Richfield Public School Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richfield Public School Academy?
Richfield Public School Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Richfield Public School Academy offer ?
Richfield Public School Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richfield Public School Academy part of?
Richfield Public School Academy is part of Richfield Public School Academy School District.
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