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Richfield School

Summary:

Richfield School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Richfield, Idaho, with a total enrollment of 196 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly White student population (73.47%) with a significant Hispanic presence (22.45%) and small percentages of African American and multiracial students.

Richfield School faces several key challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 66.7% to 90.0% in recent years, indicating instability. Additionally, Richfield School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 34.0%, significantly higher than the nearby Dietrich School, which had a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2% in 2022-2023. Academically, Richfield School's ISAT test scores in Math, English Language Arts, and Science lag behind the state and district averages.

Interestingly, while Richfield School and Dietrich District are both alternative public schools serving similar grade levels, they exhibit notable differences. Dietrich School has a higher four-year graduation rate (85.0% in 2022-2023) and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Richfield School. Additionally, Dietrich School's academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is significantly higher than Richfield School's in both Math and English Language Arts. The high percentage of Richfield School students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (56.02% to 67.35%) suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 555 North Tiger Drive
       Richfield, ID  83349-5517

(208) 487-2790

District: Richfield District

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,525 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Hispanic:
22.7%
Two or more races:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richfield School ranks worse than 87.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Richfield School ranks worse than 86% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Richfield School ranks worse than 78.6% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richfield School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (74.4%), Hispanic (22.7%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richfield School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richfield School is $12,525.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richfield School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richfield School 263rd of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Richfield School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Richfield School 141st of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Richfield School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Richfield School 125th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Richfield School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richfield School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 6.66 330th 335 1.5%
2009 4.31 343rd 349 1.7%
2010 20.72 323rd 356 9.3%
2011 17.42 336th 359 6.4%
2012 37.54 258th 354 27.1%
2013 29.33 297th 357 16.8%
2024 13.03 263rd 301 12.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.80 116th 135 14.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richfield School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 25.72 132nd 158 16.5%
2009 5.12 156th 160 2.5%
2010 18.58 154th 166 7.2%
2011 17.21 154th 169 8.9%
2012 31.50 138th 171 19.3%
2013 37.08 121st 173 30.1%
2024 15.71 141st 164 14.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.80 74th 81 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 32.31 126th 151 16.6%
2010 14.83 158th 169 6.5%
2011 24.36 146th 165 11.5%
2012 17.50 151st 162 6.8%
2013 14.48 150th 160 6.3%
2024 17.00 125th 159 21.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.81 34th 35 2.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.11 65th 66 1.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.25 62nd 66 6.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Richfield School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.80 69th 78 11.5%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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.

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Enrollment information for Richfield School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 191 191
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 215 215
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 221 221
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 230 230
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 223 223
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 223 223
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 204 204
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 198 198
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 198 198
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 190 190
2001 170 2 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 164 4 6 27 3 n/a n/a 0 204
2003 164 4 6 27 3 n/a n/a 0 204
2004 164 0 7 38 2 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 169 0 6 35 2 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 186 0 5 43 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2007 175 0 6 41 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2008 171 0 6 39 1 n/a n/a 0 217
2009 176 0 4 37 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2010 159 0 3 46 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2011 157 0 0 41 0 1 2 0 201
2012 142 0 0 40 1 1 0 0 184
2013 131 0 0 47 2 0 0 0 180
2014 150 1 0 55 1 0 0 0 207
2015 145 1 1 49 3 0 0 0 199
2016 160 1 1 50 0 0 0 0 212
2017 164 0 0 45 0 1 1 0 211
2018 139 0 0 44 1 0 1 0 185
2019 141 0 0 48 0 0 2 0 191
2020 154 0 0 52 0 0 2 0 208
2021 136 1 0 44 0 0 3 0 184
2022 149 1 0 37 0 0 4 0 191
2023 144 1 0 44 0 0 7 0 196
2024 157 0 0 48 0 0 6 0 211

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Richfield School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 191 17.2 11.1 34.6
1992 215 17.5 12.2 40
1993 221 18.0 12.3 45.7
1994 230 18.0 12.8 50
1995 223 18.0 12.4 48
1996 223 18.0 12.4 48
1997 204 17.9 11.4 42.2
1998 198 17.8 11.1 47
1999 198 17.6 11.3 53
2000 190 16.9 11.2 57.4
2001 200 16.9 11.8 48.5
2002 204 17.9 11.4 65.2
2003 204 17.9 11.4 65.2
2004 211 17.7 11.9 62.1
2005 212 17.7 12.0 73.1
2006 236 18.0 13.1 57.6
2007 222 18.0 12.3 66.2
2008 217 18.0 12.1 54.4
2009 218 18.0 12.1 60.6
2010 209 18.0 11.6 57.4
2011 201 17.0 11.8 66.2
2012 184 18.0 10.2 70.7
2013 180 16.9 10.6 73.3
2014 207 16.9 12.1 65.2
2015 199 17.0 11.7 71.4
2016 212 18.0 11.7 67.5
2017 211 17.1 12.2 66.4
2018 185 17.2 10.7 67.6
2019 191 17.0 11.2 58.1
2020 208 17.0 12.2 65.4
2021 184 16.0 11.5 66.3
2022 191 16.0 11.9 56
2023 196 15.0 13.0 67.3
2024 211 16.0 13.1 69.2

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 Richfield School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 191 17.2 11.1 34.6
1992 215 17.5 12.2 40
1993 221 18.0 12.3 45.7
1994 230 18.0 12.8 50
1995 223 18.0 12.4 48
1996 223 18.0 12.4 48
1997 204 17.9 11.4 42.2
1998 198 17.8 11.1 47
1999 198 17.6 11.3 53
2000 190 16.9 11.2 57.4
2001 200 16.9 11.8 48.5
2002 204 17.9 11.4 65.2
2003 204 17.9 11.4 65.2
2004 211 17.7 11.9 62.1
2005 212 17.7 12.0 73.1
2006 236 18.0 13.1 57.6
2007 222 18.0 12.3 66.2
2008 217 18.0 12.1 54.4
2009 218 18.0 12.1 60.6
2010 209 18.0 11.6 57.4
2011 201 17.0 11.8 66.2
2012 184 18.0 10.2 70.7
2013 180 16.9 10.6 73.3
2014 207 16.9 12.1 65.2
2015 199 17.0 11.7 71.4
2016 212 18.0 11.7 67.5
2017 211 17.1 12.2 66.4
2018 185 17.2 10.7 67.6
2019 191 17.0 11.2 58.1
2020 208 17.0 12.2 65.4
2021 184 16.0 11.5 66.3
2022 191 16.0 11.9 56
2023 196 15.0 13.0 67.3
2024 211 16.0 13.1 69.2

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 Richfield School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,862 (14.9%) $10,663 (85.1%) $12,525

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richfield 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students191196
 2.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4844
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White141144
 2.1%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.1%67.3%
 9.2%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 211 students attended Richfield School.

Students at Richfield School are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Richfield School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Idaho alternative schools.


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