Very Good
#841 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 30% in state
Richardson MS
Middle School · Springfield Sd · Springfield, PA
A Springfield Sd middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 W Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA 19064
- Math 64% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richardson MS score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richardson MS 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,230
Median home value
$389,600
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxon Hollow MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Strath Haven MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 886 | Compare → |
| Springton Lake MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 978 | Compare → |
| Benchmark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 1–8 | 3.3 mi | 172 | 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.
Springfield Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richardson MS is listed in Springfield SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richardson MS
Richardson MS is a public middle school in Springfield, PA, part of Springfield Sd, serving approximately 1,102 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richardson MS
What grades does Richardson MS serve?
Richardson MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Richardson MS?
Richardson MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson MS is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richardson MS rank in PA?
Richardson MS ranks #841 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Richardson MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Richardson MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Richardson MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richardson MS has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richardson MS a charter school?
No, Richardson MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richardson MS a Title I school?
No, Richardson MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richardson MS?
24.1% of students at Richardson MS 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
- 1,102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (610) 938-6300
- Area population (ZIP 19064)
- 25,137
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 19064; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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