Richmond Community Schools School District
School District · Richmond, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,542
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,542
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Richmond Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Richmond Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Will L Lee School
Richmond · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Richmond Community High School
Richmond · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Richmond Middle School
Richmond · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#130 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,351
$1,232 vs Michigan median
District size
1,542 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Richmond Community Schools ranks #130 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Richmond Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Will L Lee School (8.7/10), Richmond Community High School (6.6/10), and Richmond Middle School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Richmond Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will L Lee School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Richmond Community High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Richmond Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Richmond Community Schools
Richmond Community Schools is a Richmond, Michigan school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,542 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $13,351 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Richmond Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Will L Lee School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Richmond Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Richmond Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richmond Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Richmond Community Schools
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Richmond
- Total Enrollment
- 1,542
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- District spending per student
- $13,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Richmond Community Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Richmond Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Richmond Community Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Richmond Community Schools?
Richmond Community Schools's district-level spending was $13,351 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richmond Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richmond Community Schools is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richmond Community Schools?
Will L Lee School is the highest-rated school in Richmond Community Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Richmond Community Schools?
Across schools in Richmond Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Richmond Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Richmond Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Saginaw School District of the City of (16)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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