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Public middle school · Holy Hill Area School District · Richfield, Wisconsin

Richfield Middle

Richfield Middle rates 9.3, right at the middle of Holy Hill Area School District's middle schools, whose rated median is 9.3.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.3this school

9.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Holy Hill Area School District median is 9.3.

#26 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin · Holy Hill Area School District: 1 middle schools rated, median 9.3

The brief

A Holy Hill Area School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 26 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin and 2 of 2 in Holy Hill Area School District.

Richfield Middle is listed in Holy Hill Area School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math76%23 points above the Wisconsin average of 53%Grades 5–8 · 205 students tested · 2025 FORWARD
Reading67%15 points above the Wisconsin average of 52%Grades 5–8 · 205 students tested · 2025 FORWARD
Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.2025 FORWARD; 18 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.9
40% of the rating
Academics
8.7
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.1
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

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

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Richfield Middle and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
22
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Richfield Middlethis school
    9.3
  2. Kennedy Middle4.5 mi
    6.1Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Richfield Middle.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #26 of 2,109 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 facts

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
184
Student-teacher ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Phone
(262) 628-1032
Rank in district
#2 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$16,002
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 53076)
3,283
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
38.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.