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#3156 of 3,192 schools in MI
Richfield Public School Academy
Middle School · Richfield Public School Academy · Flint, MI
A charter middle school in Flint, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3807 NORTH CENTER RD, Flint, MI 48506
- Math 4% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richfield Public School Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richfield Public School 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
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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
$44,416
Median home value
$91,200
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Bentley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Flint Cultural Center AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Leota Fiedler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 4–6 | 3.0 mi | 425 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richfield Public School Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,627NCES 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.
Richfield Public School Academy is listed in Richfield Public School Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richfield Public School Academy
Richfield Public School Academy is a public middle school in Flint, MI, part of Richfield Public School Academy, serving approximately 389 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,156 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richfield Public School Academy
What grades does Richfield Public School Academy serve?
Richfield Public School Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Richfield Public School Academy?
Richfield Public School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Public School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Public School Academy is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richfield Public School Academy rank in MI?
Richfield Public School Academy ranks #3,156 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Richfield Public School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Richfield Public School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Richfield Public School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richfield Public School Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richfield Public School Academy a charter school?
Yes, Richfield Public School Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richfield Public School Academy a Title I school?
No, Richfield Public School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richfield Public School Academy?
96.4% of students at Richfield Public School 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (810) 736-1281
- Area population (ZIP 48506)
- 24,538
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 48506; 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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