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Richland Center Primary School
Elementary School · Richland School District · Richland Center, WI
An elementary school in Richland Center, WI where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1990 Bohmann Dr, Richland Center, WI 53581
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richland Center Primary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 17% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Richland Center Primary 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| St Mary of the Assumption SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Richland Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
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
- #3 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 Primary School is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland Center Primary School
Richland Center Primary School is a public elementary school in Richland Center, WI, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,004 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland Center Primary School
What grades does Richland Center Primary School serve?
Richland Center Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Richland Center Primary School?
Richland Center Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Primary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland Center Primary School rank in WI?
Richland Center Primary School ranks #2,004 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Richland Center Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland Center Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Center Primary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Richland Center Primary School a charter school?
No, Richland Center Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland Center Primary School a Title I school?
No, Richland Center Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland Center Primary School?
62.3% of students at Richland Center Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (608) 647-8971
- Area population (ZIP 53581)
- 10,141
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 53581; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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