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#614 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 45% in state
Colonel Richardson Middle School
Middle School · Caroline County Public Schools · Federalsburg, MD
A Caroline County Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25390 Richardson Rd, Federalsburg, MD 21632
- Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colonel Richardson Middle School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colonel Richardson Middle School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,037/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federalsburg), 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
$59,808
Median home value
$192,800
Median rent
$990/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Caroline County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockerman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 838 | 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.
Caroline County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonel Richardson Middle School is listed in Caroline County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonel Richardson Middle School
Colonel Richardson Middle School is a public middle school in Federalsburg, MD, part of Caroline County Public Schools, serving approximately 364 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonel Richardson Middle School
What grades does Colonel Richardson Middle School serve?
Colonel Richardson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Colonel Richardson Middle School?
Colonel Richardson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Richardson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Richardson Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonel Richardson Middle School rank in MD?
Colonel Richardson Middle School ranks #614 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Colonel Richardson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonel Richardson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Colonel Richardson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonel Richardson Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colonel Richardson Middle School a charter school?
No, Colonel Richardson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonel Richardson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Colonel Richardson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonel Richardson Middle School?
64.0% of students at Colonel Richardson Middle School 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
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caroline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (410) 479-1462
- Area population (ZIP 21632)
- 6,227
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 MCAP · 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)
- 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 21632; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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