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#607 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 34% in state

Richmond Consolidated

Elementary School · Richmond · Richmond, MA

An elementary school in Richmond, MA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1831 State Rd, Richmond, MA 01254

  • Math 38% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.4 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$27,539
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Richmond Consolidated score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2023
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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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The neighborhood

Where Richmond Consolidated 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,304

Median home value

$555,300

Median rent

$928/mo

College educated

62.9%

Homeownership

95.6%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berkshire Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–83.2 mi110Compare →
MorrisEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–54.0 mi337Compare →
Hillcrest Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition6.5private1–124.1 mi328Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Richmond

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$27,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richmond Consolidated is listed in Richmond; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richmond Consolidated

Richmond Consolidated is a public elementary school in Richmond, MA, part of Richmond, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #607 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richmond Consolidated

What grades does Richmond Consolidated serve?

Richmond Consolidated serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Richmond Consolidated?

Richmond Consolidated has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Consolidated?

The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Consolidated is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richmond Consolidated rank in MA?

Richmond Consolidated ranks #607 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Richmond Consolidated's MySchoolScout rating?

Richmond Consolidated has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Consolidated?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Consolidated has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Richmond Consolidated a charter school?

No, Richmond Consolidated is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richmond Consolidated a Title I school?

No, Richmond Consolidated is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
Area population (ZIP 01254)
962
Area median age
62.2
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 01254; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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