Summary:
The city of Richfield, Minnesota is home to 8 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, including a mix of public, public magnet, and public charter schools. While the schools in Richfield generally perform below the state averages in math and reading proficiency, a few standout schools shine, including Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary, Sheridan Hills Elementary, and Richfield Dual Language School.
Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary, a public charter school, consistently performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools with high proficiency rates in math (57.62%) and reading (51.32%). Sheridan Hills Elementary, a public school, also ranks in the top 55% of Minnesota elementary schools and has the highest proficiency rates in math (51.47%) and reading (47.57%) among Richfield schools. Richfield Dual Language School, a public school, stands out for its diverse student population, with 67.92% Hispanic students, and performs above the district average in math (38.76%) and reading (38.89%) proficiency.
In contrast, schools like Partnership Academy Inc., SciTech Academy Charter School, and Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities struggle the most, with lower proficiency rates and higher free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a potential correlation between economic disadvantage and student achievement. The data suggests the need for continued efforts to address these achievement gaps and support the success of all students in the Richfield Public School District.
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