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Colonel Richardson Middle School

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Colonel Richardson Middle School ranks 135 th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

135^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Colonel Richardson Middle School is a public middle school in Federalsburg, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Caroline County Public Schools district. The school faces several key challenges, including underperformance in mathematics, high chronic absenteeism rates, and significant achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Academically, Colonel Richardson Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in mathematics proficiency, but performs better in English Language Arts (ELA), with proficiency rates above the district average. The school's performance in Algebra I is a bright spot, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's overall academic performance lags behind the state and district averages, despite its relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio.

Comparing Colonel Richardson Middle School to nearby institutions reveals a mixed landscape. Mace's Lane Middle School significantly underperforms Colonel Richardson Middle School and the state/district averages in both mathematics and ELA proficiency, while Easton Middle School performs better in these areas. North Dorchester Middle School outperforms Colonel Richardson Middle School in both mathematics and ELA proficiency, as well as in Algebra I. Addressing the school's areas of concern, such as attendance and equity in learning outcomes, will be crucial for improving its overall performance and providing a high-quality education for its students.

390

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,945

Per pupil spending ?

68.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

25390 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632-2403

(410) 479-1462

District: Caroline County Public Schools

Students who attend Colonel Richardson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Colonel Richardson High School

Feeder schools for Colonel Richardson Middle School:

Elementary:	Federalsburg Elementary School
	Preston Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

African American:

21.5%

Two or more races:

11.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Maryland median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg33%

Maryland avg37%

135^th of 337

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Caroline County Public Schools

14^th of 25Caroline County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	56.0	135 of 337	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.7	146 of 328	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.0	167 of 322	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.7	156 of 333	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.7	187 of 303	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.6	181 of 316	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.5	155 of 328	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.5	148 of 317	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.8	130 of 314	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.8	139 of 315	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.2	167 of 339	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.0	138 of 316	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.8	149 of 314	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.2	162 of 309	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.4	187 of 324	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.4	208 of 301	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	35.7	204 of 283	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	71.1	71 of 264	73.1%	★★★★☆
2006	66.9	80 of 254	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.8	86 of 255	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	76.7	59 of 252	76.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	18.2	231 of 259	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.9	208 of 303	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	45.6	145 of 273	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.5	176 of 288	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	11.0	135 of 136	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	18.7	177 of 210	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)47th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2021)39th percentile~ school

Female (2021)31st percentile-7 vs school

White (2021)16th percentile-23 vs school

African American (2021)11th percentile-27 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)1st percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I68%+47 vs state

English Language Arts55%+4 vs state

Social Studies50%+11 vs state

Science28%-4 vs state

Mathematics15%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Colonel Richardson Middle School	Public	6-8	25390 Richardson Rd	Federalsburg	21632	Caroline County	Caroline County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 479-1462	390	29	13.4	68.5%	220 (56.4%)	84 (21.5%)	37 (9.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.3%)	56	135^th of 337 public middle schools	59.9%		44.7	146^th of 328 public middle schools	55.5%	11	10.6	19.2	5.9	15.4	56.8	48.3	60.0	55.2	68.2	27.8	50.0	$19,945	$1,637	$18,308
Lockerman Middle School	Public	6-8	410 Lockerman St	Denton	21629	Caroline County	Caroline County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 479-2760	827	58	14.2	60.6%	458 (55.4%)	87 (10.5%)	203 (24.5%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (8.3%)	44.2	177^th of 337 public middle schools	47.5%		39.9	166^th of 328 public middle schools	49.4%	11	11.7	22.4	3.2	14.8	48.6	51.6	45.0	48.3	43.4	22.0	24.1	$15,746	$1,408	$14,338
North Dorchester Middle School	Public	6-8	5745 Cloverdale Road	Hurlock	21643	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 943-3322	414	30	13.8	62.8%	253 (61.1%)	81 (19.6%)	43 (10.4%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.2%)	66.3	104^th of 337 public middle schools	69.1%		43.3	152^nd of 328 public middle schools	53.7%	48	15.4	28.0	14.9	21.2	61.7	65.3	52.7	59.8	57.9	24.6	51.9	$20,939	$3,722	$17,217
Easton Middle	Public	6-8	201 Peachblossom Rd	Easton	21601	Talbot County	Talbot County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 822-2910	703	56	12.5	69.7%	270 (38.4%)	128 (18.2%)	232 (33.0%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.0%)	36.6	198^th of 337 public middle schools	41.2%		34.2	185^th of 328 public middle schools	43.6%	13	11.1	16.5	5.2	13.6	42.4	41.5	33.2	39.0	37.5	18.1	30.5	$18,732	$1,807	$16,925
Mace's Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	1101 Mace's Lane	Cambridge	21613	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 228-2111	490	40	12.2	87.8%	62 (12.7%)	287 (58.6%)	89 (18.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.0%)	14.5	308^th of 337 public middle schools	8.6%		10.2	306^th of 328 public middle schools	6.7%	2	0.6	2.8	0.0	2.3	18.8	20.1	27.5	21.8	26.3	6.5	19.2	$24,534	$4,475	$20,059

Frequently Asked Questions about Colonel Richardson Middle School

What district is Colonel Richardson Middle School in?

Caroline County Public Schools

How many students attend Colonel Richardson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 390 students attended Colonel Richardson Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Colonel Richardson Middle School?

Students at Colonel Richardson Middle School are 56% White, 22% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Colonel Richardson Middle School a good school?

Colonel Richardson Middle School ranks 135^th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Colonel Richardson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Colonel Richardson Middle School usually go on to attend Colonel Richardson High School

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