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Richmond Charter Academy
Middle School · Richmond Charter Academy District · Richmond, CA
A charter middle school in Richmond, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1450 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804
- Math 20% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 32.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richmond Charter Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richmond Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,430
Median home value
$618,000
Median rent
$1,825/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovonya Dejean MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Manzanita MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Fred T. Korematsu MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Richmond Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Richmond Charter Academy is listed in Richmond Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Charter Academy
Richmond Charter Academy is a public middle school in Richmond, CA, part of Richmond Charter Academy District, serving approximately 292 students in grades 6th-8th with a 32.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,581 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Charter Academy
What grades does Richmond Charter Academy serve?
Richmond Charter Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Richmond Charter Academy?
Richmond Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Charter Academy is 32.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond Charter Academy rank in CA?
Richmond Charter Academy ranks #5,581 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richmond Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richmond Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Charter Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Richmond Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Richmond Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richmond Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Richmond Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Charter Academy?
57.9% of students at Richmond Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (510) 235-2465
- Area population (ZIP 94804)
- 44,679
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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