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#27 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 1% in state

Richfield Middle

Middle School · Holy Hill Area School District · Richfield, WI

A Holy Hill Area School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3117 State Road 167, Richfield, WI 53076

  • Math 76% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+24 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$16,002
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Richfield Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Richfield Middle 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low103/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,053

Median home value

$450,400

Median rent

$1,257/mo

College educated

47.3%

Homeownership

92.8%

Poverty rate

0.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kennedy MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.26–84.5 mi867Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holy Hill Area School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richfield Middle is listed in Holy Hill Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richfield Middle

Richfield Middle is a public middle school in Richfield, WI, part of Holy Hill Area School District, serving approximately 184 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richfield Middle

What grades does Richfield Middle serve?

Richfield Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Richfield Middle?

Richfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Middle is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richfield Middle rank in WI?

Richfield Middle ranks #27 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Richfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Richfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richfield Middle has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Richfield Middle a charter school?

No, Richfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richfield Middle a Title I school?

No, Richfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richfield Middle?

17.9% of students at Richfield Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
184
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 53076)
3,283
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
38.5
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53076; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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