Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Richfield School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richfield School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Richfield, ID, encompassing approximately 474.4 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 17.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching 25.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richfield School's student population of 208 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richfield School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richfield School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield School's ranking?
Richfield School is ranked #542 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Richfield School often compared to?
Richfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dietrich School, Wendell Middle School, Gooding High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richfield School?
The graduation rate of Richfield School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Richfield School?
208 students attend Richfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Richfield School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richfield School?
Richfield School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richfield School offer ?
Richfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richfield School part of?
Richfield School is part of Richfield School District.
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