Richfield Middle

Summary:

Richfield Middle is a public middle school in Richfield, Minnesota, serving 807 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Richfield Public School District, which is ranked 347 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richfield Middle stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (43.74%) and African American (15.24%) students compared to nearby schools like Valley View Middle and South View Middle, which tend to have higher percentages of White students. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance, as Richfield Middle consistently ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools, with lower proficiency rates on state assessments than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (67.66%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Comparing Richfield Middle to its peers, the nearby schools in the Edina Public School District consistently outperform Richfield Middle across all academic measures, with higher proficiency rates, higher rankings, and serving student populations with lower percentages of racial minorities and low-income students. These disparities suggest that addressing the socioeconomic and demographic challenges faced by Richfield Middle could be crucial in improving student outcomes and better serving the diverse community it represents.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7461 Oliver Ave S
       Richfield, MN  55423-3699


(612) 798-6400

District: Richfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
386th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,959 Help


Students who attend Richfield Middle usually attend:

High:    Richfield Senior High

Feeder schools for Richfield Middle:

Elementary:    Centennial Elementary
    Sheridan Hills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  788

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.8%
White:
27.4%
African American:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richfield Middle ranks worse than 70.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richfield Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.8%), White (27.4%), African American (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richfield Middle is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richfield Middle is $14,959.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richfield Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Richfield Middle 386th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Richfield Middle in the ranking list.)

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Richfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richfield Public School District 347th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richfield Middle

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Rank History for all students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.78 318th 387 17.8%
2005 23.75 340th 396 14.1%
2006 25.38 352nd 406 13.3%
2007 18.28 364th 403 9.7%
2008 20.89 365th 409 10.8%
2009 15.03 210th 230 8.7%
2010 20.42 394th 454 13.2%
2011 16.62 419th 478 12.3%
2012 17.58 408th 469 13.0%
2013 20.04 412th 488 15.6%
2014 25.87 396th 490 19.2%
2015 33.27 378th 516 26.7%
2016 31.34 389th 508 23.4%
2017 27.97 398th 523 23.9%
2018 25.31 414th 518 20.1%
2019 27.28 415th 533 22.1%
2021 29.02 390th 521 25.1%
2022 25.66 394th 520 24.2%
2023 30.67 384th 529 27.4%
2024 32.53 386th 545 29.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.13 93rd 114 18.4%
2019 20.74 103rd 120 14.2%
2021 21.44 81st 97 16.5%
2022 18.59 119th 131 9.2%
2023 22.65 95th 107 11.2%
2024 36.59 81st 116 30.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.22 84th 109 22.9%
2019 31.51 97th 120 19.2%
2021 28.45 89th 102 12.7%
2022 43.22 63rd 130 51.5%
2023 27.44 121st 133 9.0%
2024 39.36 88th 158 44.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.67 215th 253 15.0%
2019 34.35 199th 282 29.4%
2021 18.78 233rd 260 10.4%
2022 26.10 224th 288 22.2%
2023 22.82 254th 298 14.8%
2024 37.86 195th 307 36.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.50 344th 401 14.2%
2019 21.60 351st 415 15.4%
2021 27.45 318th 399 20.3%
2022 23.72 334th 404 17.3%
2023 26.37 355th 459 22.7%
2024 24.18 387th 473 18.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.15 7th 30 76.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 372nd 436 14.7%
2019 26.26 353rd 439 19.6%
2021 24.35 358th 443 19.2%
2022 24.61 369th 467 21.0%
2023 26.70 355th 455 22.0%
2024 29.71 350th 474 26.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.55 364th 438 16.9%
2019 23.73 367th 454 19.2%
2021 29.69 317th 437 27.5%
2022 23.59 379th 476 20.4%
2023 30.99 326th 464 29.7%
2024 30.09 351st 479 26.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 67th 108 38.0%
2019 41.56 68th 112 39.3%
2022 45.06 54th 110 50.9%
2023 54.04 49th 116 57.8%
2024 53.23 46th 111 58.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.92 73rd 137 46.7%
2019 32.63 101st 148 31.8%
2021 27.41 113th 141 19.9%
2022 40.55 96th 162 40.7%
2023 40.26 97th 164 40.9%
2024 28.55 133rd 179 25.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 137th 163 16.0%
2019 28.83 133rd 171 22.2%
2021 29.26 125th 156 19.9%
2022 23.14 164th 188 12.8%
2023 29.10 136th 178 23.6%
2024 34.44 123rd 186 33.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.44 9th 49 81.6%
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Rank History for White students at Richfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 140th 428 67.3%
2019 71.45 86th 428 79.9%
2021 55.37 161st 422 61.8%
2022 56.96 163rd 438 62.8%
2023 61.10 154th 436 64.7%
2024 69.12 96th 440 78.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richfield Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 507 27 43 10 3 n/a n/a 0 590
1989 499 40 43 6 5 n/a n/a 0 593
1990 512 45 30 9 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1991 474 48 40 8 7 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 480 48 27 10 14 n/a n/a 0 579
1993 534 66 36 23 7 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 561 63 40 19 7 n/a n/a 0 690
1995 531 89 54 22 8 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 531 89 54 22 8 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 503 85 53 26 8 n/a n/a 0 675
1998 487 80 44 27 6 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 473 86 44 33 5 n/a n/a 0 641
2000 696 136 77 55 7 n/a n/a 0 971
2001 659 175 77 62 12 n/a n/a 0 985
2002 581 180 87 137 22 n/a n/a 0 1007
2003 581 180 87 137 22 n/a n/a 0 1007
2004 513 185 91 139 19 n/a n/a 0 947
2005 467 203 82 157 19 n/a n/a 0 928
2006 425 190 66 185 17 n/a n/a 0 883
2007 375 207 69 194 17 n/a n/a 0 862
2008 355 200 67 226 9 n/a n/a 0 857
2009 319 181 67 241 10 n/a n/a 0 818
2010 289 170 70 277 14 n/a n/a 0 820
2011 248 168 61 317 9 0 15 0 818
2012 237 176 59 342 14 1 22 0 851
2013 238 185 64 373 10 1 32 0 903
2014 242 185 60 355 14 1 49 0 906
2015 262 158 56 344 12 0 49 0 881
2016 242 149 49 330 5 0 59 0 834
2017 245 139 45 385 3 2 68 0 887
2018 235 140 46 435 3 1 78 0 938
2019 262 141 43 425 7 1 90 0 969
2020 272 127 35 404 10 0 105 0 953
2021 258 125 35 390 13 0 99 0 920
2022 220 120 37 363 7 1 87 0 835
2023 210 123 36 353 6 0 79 0 807
2024 216 117 31 345 5 1 73 0 788

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 40.3 14.6 10.3
1989 593 38.0 15.6 9.8
1990 599 40.5 14.7 11.2
1991 577 37.8 15.2 11.6
1992 579 36.9 15.6 12.6
1993 666 41.3 16.1 14.4
1994 690 43.8 15.8 14.1
1995 704 41.7 16.9 16.3
1996 704 41.7 16.9 16.3
1997 675 41.4 16.3 21.8
1998 644 n/a 0.0 15.7
1999 641 43.4 14.8 18.1
2000 971 61.3 15.8 26.9
2001 985 58.0 17.0 29.2
2002 1007 58.9 17.1 35.7
2003 1007 58.9 17.1 35.7
2004 947 60.2 15.7 39.6
2005 928 59.5 15.6 45
2006 883 57.5 15.4 49
2007 862 60.8 14.2 51.7
2008 857 58.9 14.6 54.4
2009 818 57.1 14.3 53.3
2010 820 55.4 14.8 60.9
2011 818 55.5 14.7 68.9
2012 851 54.5 15.6 70.4
2013 903 60.9 14.8 72.4
2014 906 64.3 14.0 70.6
2015 881 65.0 13.5 69.1
2016 834 59.0 14.1 65
2017 887 57.6 15.3 64.7
2018 938 58.0 16.1 68
2019 969 61.7 15.6 64.4
2020 953 55.5 17.1 61.9
2021 920 55.7 16.4 57.2
2022 835 56.6 14.7 55.7
2023 807 45.7 17.6 67.7
2024 788 58.4 13.4 59

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 40.3 14.6 10.3
1989 593 38.0 15.6 9.8
1990 599 40.5 14.7 11.2
1991 577 37.8 15.2 11.6
1992 579 36.9 15.6 12.6
1993 666 41.3 16.1 14.4
1994 690 43.8 15.8 14.1
1995 704 41.7 16.9 16.3
1996 704 41.7 16.9 16.3
1997 675 41.4 16.3 21.8
1998 644 n/a 0.0 15.7
1999 641 43.4 14.8 18.1
2000 971 61.3 15.8 26.9
2001 985 58.0 17.0 29.2
2002 1007 58.9 17.1 35.7
2003 1007 58.9 17.1 35.7
2004 947 60.2 15.7 39.6
2005 928 59.5 15.6 45
2006 883 57.5 15.4 49
2007 862 60.8 14.2 51.7
2008 857 58.9 14.6 54.4
2009 818 57.1 14.3 53.3
2010 820 55.4 14.8 60.9
2011 818 55.5 14.7 68.9
2012 851 54.5 15.6 70.4
2013 903 60.9 14.8 72.4
2014 906 64.3 14.0 70.6
2015 881 65.0 13.5 69.1
2016 834 59.0 14.1 65
2017 887 57.6 15.3 64.7
2018 938 58.0 16.1 68
2019 969 61.7 15.6 64.4
2020 953 55.5 17.1 61.9
2021 920 55.7 16.4 57.2
2022 835 56.6 14.7 55.7
2023 807 45.7 17.6 67.7
2024 788 58.4 13.4 59

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 Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,959

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richfield Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 415th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 384th of 529 Middle schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Richfield Middle)35.526.1
 9.3%
   6th Grade Math (Richfield Public School District)35.526.1
 9.3%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Richfield Middle)52.537.6
 14.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Richfield Public School District)52.537.6
 14.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Richfield Middle)25.125
 0.1%
   7th Grade Math (Richfield Public School District)25.125
 0.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Richfield Middle)37.629.4
 8.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Richfield Public School District)37.629.4
 8.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Richfield Middle)39.725.2
 14.5%
   8th Grade Math (Richfield Public School District)39.725.2
 14.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Richfield Middle)42.634.9
 7.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Richfield Public School District)42.634.9
 7.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Richfield Middle)27.714.9
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (Richfield Public School District)27.714.9
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students969807
 16.7%
African American141123
 12.8%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian4336
 16.3%
Hispanic425353
 16.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White262210
 19.8%
Two or More Races9079
 12.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.4%67.7%
 3.3%


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Students who attend Richfield Middle usually go on to attend Richfield Senior High

Richfield Middle ranks 386th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Richfield Middle are 44% Hispanic, 27% White, 15% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 788 students attended Richfield Middle.


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

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