Richmond Middle School

Summary:

Richmond Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in the Armada Area Schools district, with a student population of 562 in the predominantly White community of Richmond, Michigan.

While Richmond Middle School's test scores are generally above the state average, the school faces some challenges. It has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.1% to 25.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Anchor Bay Middle School North (13.6% chronic absenteeism) and Armada Middle School (14.3% chronic absenteeism). Additionally, the school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking, has declined over the years, dropping from a high of 243 out of 894 Michigan middle schools in 2015-2016 to 330 out of 897 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Richmond Middle School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools in certain subject areas and grade levels, it lags behind others, particularly high-performing schools like Anchor Bay Middle School North and Armada Middle School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 35250 Division Rd
       Richmond, MI  48062-1380


(586) 727-7552

District: Richmond Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
330th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,804 Help


Students who attend Richmond Middle School usually attend:

High:    Richmond Community High School

Feeder schools for Richmond Middle School:

Elementary:    Will L Lee School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richmond Middle School ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Richmond Middle School ranks better than 63.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond Middle School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond Middle School is $11,804.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Middle School 528th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Richmond Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Middle School 330th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Richmond Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Richmond Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Community Schools 223rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richmond Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.24 670th 1153 41.9%
2022 39.73 766th 1344 43.0%
2023 48.61 712th 1470 51.6%
2024 61.58 528th 1486 64.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.87 284th 403 29.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.78 640th 1397 54.2%
2019 60.77 373rd 1134 67.1%
2021 40.34 459th 749 38.7%
2022 32.73 754th 1099 31.4%
2023 47.70 669th 1350 50.4%
2024 63.95 386th 1381 72.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.05 809th 1443 43.9%
2019 60.21 441st 1171 62.3%
2021 35.56 599th 902 33.6%
2022 35.87 704th 1106 36.3%
2023 46.99 644th 1321 51.2%
2024 58.10 499th 1342 62.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.65 708th 1446 51.0%
2019 38.03 753rd 1196 37.0%
2021 36.87 581st 915 36.5%
2022 31.75 779th 1139 31.6%
2023 39.72 784th 1334 41.2%
2024 54.17 577th 1347 57.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 782nd 1253 37.6%
2019 46.55 600th 1128 46.8%
2021 37.06 645th 1005 35.8%
2022 31.43 764th 1102 30.7%
2023 38.61 755th 1198 37.0%
2024 50.42 574th 1204 52.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richmond Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.98 450th 806 44.2%
2007 50.86 527th 823 36.0%
2008 45.48 590th 839 29.7%
2009 57.65 480th 847 43.3%
2010 62.15 432nd 851 49.2%
2011 71.60 238th 858 72.3%
2012 49.50 475th 900 47.2%
2013 47.12 511th 919 44.4%
2014 61.45 343rd 921 62.8%
2015 65.74 281st 919 69.4%
2016 68.18 243rd 894 72.8%
2017 57.62 295th 821 64.1%
2018 55.30 385th 838 54.1%
2019 52.56 334th 792 57.8%
2021 42.86 352nd 675 47.9%
2022 57.46 276th 776 64.4%
2023 54.10 341st 883 61.4%
2024 55.51 330th 897 63.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.15 297th 815 63.6%
2019 49.64 326th 672 51.5%
2021 48.70 234th 523 55.3%
2022 52.03 292nd 691 57.7%
2023 51.57 349th 825 57.7%
2024 45.83 417th 836 50.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.50 319th 794 59.8%
2019 51.38 300th 658 54.4%
2021 48.53 222nd 521 57.4%
2022 59.53 207th 657 68.5%
2023 50.17 327th 770 57.5%
2024 59.44 239th 771 69.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.72 378th 797 52.6%
2019 45.28 322nd 639 49.6%
2021 27.87 401st 540 25.7%
2022 43.67 343rd 658 47.9%
2023 48.67 343rd 776 55.8%
2024 43.88 424th 786 46.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Richmond Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.03 365th 678 46.2%
2019 43.46 334th 624 46.5%
2021 37.05 352nd 577 39.0%
2022 51.33 270th 638 57.7%
2023 42.93 359th 688 47.8%
2024 47.85 323rd 701 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Richmond Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richmond Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 653 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 659
1994 647 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 669 2 2 5 4 n/a n/a 0 682
1996 669 2 2 5 4 n/a n/a 0 682
1997 674 3 8 9 12 n/a n/a 0 706
1998 699 2 7 11 8 n/a n/a 0 727
1999 559 4 4 13 7 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 551 1 3 16 7 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 571 2 5 15 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2002 556 7 13 19 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2003 556 7 13 19 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2004 599 8 12 22 2 n/a n/a 0 643
2005 620 9 6 31 2 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 607 5 7 26 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2007 602 7 6 22 1 n/a n/a 1 639
2008 575 10 6 24 2 n/a n/a 1 618
2009 555 6 4 27 2 n/a n/a 3 597
2010 519 8 2 19 4 n/a n/a 5 557
2011 489 8 1 28 3 0 1 0 530
2012 501 5 0 24 1 0 2 0 533
2013 465 5 0 23 1 1 7 0 502
2014 422 1 0 24 0 0 7 0 454
2015 412 1 1 23 1 2 14 0 454
2016 388 1 0 24 1 1 13 0 428
2017 370 2 0 30 4 4 14 0 424
2018 389 1 1 20 5 4 14 0 434
2019 400 5 4 17 3 4 12 0 445
2020 493 8 7 29 3 5 12 0 557
2021 484 9 7 29 2 6 12 0 549
2022 493 6 6 32 1 8 12 0 558
2023 510 2 4 26 1 6 13 0 562
2024 498 2 2 35 0 5 12 0 554

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richmond Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 659 n/a 0.0 13.1
1994 653 33.7 19.4 7.2
1995 682 33.9 20.1 10.7
1996 682 33.9 20.1 10.7
1997 706 34.0 20.8 8.6
1998 727 31.0 23.5 8
1999 587 30.0 19.6 6
2000 578 28.7 20.1 9.5
2001 595 33.7 17.7 11.6
2002 597 33.5 17.8 18.8
2003 597 33.5 17.8 18.8
2004 643 34.0 18.9 17.3
2005 668 34.0 19.6 24.6
2006 646 36.0 17.9 21.2
2007 639 32.6 19.6 23.2
2008 618 31.1 19.9 18.6
2009 597 28.9 20.7 24.7
2010 557 23.6 23.6 26.1
2011 530 24.4 21.7 29.2
2012 533 23.5 22.6 35.8
2013 502 23.7 21.1 33.3
2014 454 24.1 18.8 30.8
2015 454 22.0 20.6 26.7
2016 428 22.0 19.4 27.3
2017 424 21.8 19.4 31.6
2018 434 23.0 18.8 34.8
2019 445 23.1 19.1 36.2
2020 557 29.4 18.9 35.2
2021 549 27.3 20.0 36.4
2022 558 29.4 18.9 36.4
2023 562 29.5 19.0 37.2
2024 554 30.9 17.9 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richmond Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 659 n/a 0.0 13.1
1994 653 33.7 19.4 7.2
1995 682 33.9 20.1 10.7
1996 682 33.9 20.1 10.7
1997 706 34.0 20.8 8.6
1998 727 31.0 23.5 8
1999 587 30.0 19.6 6
2000 578 28.7 20.1 9.5
2001 595 33.7 17.7 11.6
2002 597 33.5 17.8 18.8
2003 597 33.5 17.8 18.8
2004 643 34.0 18.9 17.3
2005 668 34.0 19.6 24.6
2006 646 36.0 17.9 21.2
2007 639 32.6 19.6 23.2
2008 618 31.1 19.9 18.6
2009 597 28.9 20.7 24.7
2010 557 23.6 23.6 26.1
2011 530 24.4 21.7 29.2
2012 533 23.5 22.6 35.8
2013 502 23.7 21.1 33.3
2014 454 24.1 18.8 30.8
2015 454 22.0 20.6 26.7
2016 428 22.0 19.4 27.3
2017 424 21.8 19.4 31.6
2018 434 23.0 18.8 34.8
2019 445 23.1 19.1 36.2
2020 557 29.4 18.9 35.2
2021 549 27.3 20.0 36.4
2022 558 29.4 18.9 36.4
2023 562 29.5 19.0 37.2
2024 554 30.9 17.9 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richmond Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $714 (7.5%) $8,816 (92.5%) $9,530
2020 $926 (9.9%) $8,394 (90.1%) $9,320
2021 $1,331 (13.6%) $8,439 (86.4%) $9,770
2022 $1,480 (13.7%) $9,344 (86.3%) $10,823
2023 $1,102 (9.3%) $10,702 (90.7%) $11,804

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 341st of 883 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Middle School)44.448.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Community Schools)44.448.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Richmond Middle School)2931.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Richmond Community Schools)2931.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Richmond Middle School)3018.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Richmond Community Schools)3018.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Middle School)42.630.8
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Community Schools)42.630.8
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Richmond Middle School)42.622.4
 20.2%
   6th Grade Math (Richmond Community Schools)42.622.4
 20.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Middle School)44.733.6
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Community Schools)44.733.6
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Richmond Middle School)40.429
 11.4%
   7th Grade Math (Richmond Community Schools)40.429
 11.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Richmond Middle School)20.627.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Richmond Community Schools)20.627.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Middle School)63.267.9
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond Community Schools)63.267.9
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Richmond Middle School)31.137.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richmond Community Schools)31.137.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445562
 26.3%
African American52
 60%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian44
Hispanic1726
 52.9%
Pacific Islander46
 50%
White400510
 27.5%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%37.2%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Middle School

Students who attend Richmond Middle School usually go on to attend Richmond Community High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended Richmond Middle School.

Students at Richmond Middle School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Richmond Middle School ranks 330th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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