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#1410 of 2,105 schools in WI

Richland Center Intermediate School

Elementary School · Richland School District · Richland Center, WI

An elementary school in Richland Center, WI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1801 State Highway 80, Richland Center, WI 53581

  • Math 37% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-17.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$16,365
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Richland Center Intermediate School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* 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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Richland Center Intermediate School 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low203/100K

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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

$59,630

Median home value

$180,200

Median rent

$722/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eagle SchoolsPrivate · tuition8.0PK–120.4 mi106Compare →
St Mary of the Assumption SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–81.6 mi123Compare →
Richland Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–122.3 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Richland School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richland Center Intermediate School is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richland Center Intermediate School

Richland Center Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Richland Center, WI, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 265 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,410 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richland Center Intermediate School

What grades does Richland Center Intermediate School serve?

Richland Center Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Richland Center Intermediate School?

Richland Center Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Intermediate School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richland Center Intermediate School rank in WI?

Richland Center Intermediate School ranks #1,410 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Richland Center Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Richland Center Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Richland Center Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Center Intermediate School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Richland Center Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Richland Center Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richland Center Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Richland Center Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland Center Intermediate School?

66.8% of students at Richland Center Intermediate 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
Area population (ZIP 53581)
10,141
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
47.2
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 53581; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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