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#854 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 43% in state
Richfield Stem School
Elementary School · Richfield Public School District · Richfield, MN
An elementary school in Richfield, MN where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7020 12TH AVE S, Richfield, MN 55423
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richfield Stem School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richfield Stem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richfield), 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
$84,102
Median home value
$320,300
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55423; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Dual Language SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Augsburg Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Blessed Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 200 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richfield Stem School is listed in RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richfield Stem School
Richfield Stem School is a public elementary school in Richfield, MN, part of Richfield Public School District, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richfield Stem School
What grades does Richfield Stem School serve?
Richfield Stem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Richfield Stem School?
Richfield Stem School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Stem School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richfield Stem School rank in MN?
Richfield Stem School ranks #854 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Richfield Stem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richfield Stem 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 Richfield Stem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richfield Stem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richfield Stem School a charter school?
No, Richfield Stem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richfield Stem School a Title I school?
No, Richfield Stem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richfield Stem School?
49.1% of students at Richfield Stem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (612) 798-6600
- Area population (ZIP 55423)
- 36,779
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 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 55423; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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