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#1439 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Richards Middle School
Middle School · Fraser Public Schools · Fraser, MI
A Fraser Public Schools middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
33500 GARFIELD RD, Fraser, MI 48026
- Math 34% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richards Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richards 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fraser), 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
$61,118
Median home value
$193,600
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron Academy Grades 38Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 3–8 | 1.4 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Clintondale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Eastland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Icampus Virtual Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fraser Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richards Middle School is listed in Fraser Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richards Middle School
Richards Middle School is a public middle school in Fraser, MI, part of Fraser Public Schools, serving approximately 730 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,439 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richards Middle School
What grades does Richards Middle School serve?
Richards Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Richards Middle School?
Richards Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richards Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richards Middle School rank in MI?
Richards Middle School ranks #1,439 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Richards Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richards Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Richards Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richards Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richards Middle School a charter school?
No, Richards Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richards Middle School a Title I school?
No, Richards Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richards Middle School?
50.3% of students at Richards 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 730
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (586) 439-7400
- Area population (ZIP 48026)
- 14,604
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 48026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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