Richland County Middle School
Tel:
(618)395-4372
- Richland County Middle School serves 551 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Richland County Middle School's student population of 551 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 551 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Richland County Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Richland County Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2228 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 91% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richland County CUSD 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Richland County Middle School is Richland County High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Assist Taoep 12 (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Assist Taoep 12 (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Olney Richland County High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 733 students
0.6 miles
1200 E Laurel St
Olney, IL 62450
(618)393-2191 0.6 9-12 733 - Willow Hill Assist Taoep 12 Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 36 students
1.3 miles
Po Box 77
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618)455-3605 1.3 6-12 36 - Olney Richland County Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 1114 students
9.6 miles
1001 N Holly Rd
Olney, IL 62450
(618)395-8540 9.6 PK-5 1114 - Sumner Sumner Attendance Center Magnet School
Grades: 4-6 | 209 students
11.2 miles
110 W Locust St
Sumner, IL 62466
(618)936-2412 11.2 4-6 209 - Sainte Marie Ste Marie Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-K | 136 students
13.1 miles
Po Box 157
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618)455-3423 13.1 PK-K 136
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