Excellent
#734 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 19% in state
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Middle School · Columbia · Lake City, FL
A Columbia middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
646 SE PENNSYLVANIA ST, Lake City, FL 32025
- Math 54% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richardson Sixth Grade Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated868/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,074
Median home value
$184,900
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Covenant Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| New Generation SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| North Florida Arts & Sciences AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Columbia
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $10,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is listed in COLUMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is a public middle school in Lake City, FL, part of Columbia, serving approximately 420 students in grades 6th-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #734 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
What grades does Richardson Sixth Grade Academy serve?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richardson Sixth Grade Academy rank in FL?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks #734 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Richardson Sixth Grade Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richardson Sixth Grade Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richardson Sixth Grade Academy a charter school?
No, Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richardson Sixth Grade Academy a Title I school?
No, Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
67.9% of students at Richardson Sixth Grade 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (386) 755-8130
- Area population (ZIP 32025)
- 23,268
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32025; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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