Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richfield Stem 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richfield Stem School's student population of 604 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Richfield Stem 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 Stem School is 0.72, 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
#1267 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
42%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Stem School's ranking?
Richfield Stem School is ranked #1267 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Richfield Stem School often compared to?
Richfield Stem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Sheridan Hills Elementary School, Richfield Dual Language School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Richfield Stem School?
604 students attend Richfield Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Richfield Stem School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richfield Stem School?
Richfield Stem School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richfield Stem School offer ?
Richfield Stem School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richfield Stem School part of?
Richfield Stem School is part of Richfield Public School District.
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