Very Good
#1856 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Richmond College Preparatory
Elementary School · Richmond College Preparatory District · Richmond, CA
A charter elementary school in Richmond, CA where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2814, Richmond, CA 94802
- Math 50% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 32.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richmond College Preparatory score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richmond College Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nystrom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Coronado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Peres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 513 | 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.
Richmond College Preparatory District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,012NCES 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 College Preparatory is listed in Richmond College Preparatory District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond College Preparatory
Richmond College Preparatory is a public elementary school in Richmond, CA, part of Richmond College Preparatory District, serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 32.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,856 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond College Preparatory
What grades does Richmond College Preparatory serve?
Richmond College Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Richmond College Preparatory?
Richmond College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond College Preparatory is 32.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond College Preparatory rank in CA?
Richmond College Preparatory ranks #1,856 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richmond College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond College Preparatory has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Richmond College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Richmond College Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richmond College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Richmond College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond College Preparatory?
78.7% of students at Richmond College Preparatory 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (510) 235-2066
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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