Summary:
Richmond Community Schools is home to one middle school, Richmond Middle School, which serves grades 4 through 8 and enrolls 570 students in a suburban Michigan community.
Richmond Middle School is clearly on an upward trajectory. Its state ranking has improved dramatically over the past two years, jumping from the 63rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 74th percentile in 2025-2026—a move of over 100 spots. This improvement is reflected in strong academic performance, particularly in 8th grade, where students outperform state averages in Science (50.9% vs. 39.2%), Social Studies (57.9% vs. 50.3%), and PSAT ELA (69.3% vs. 64.8%). The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, well below the state average of 27.9%, suggesting a highly engaged student body. Additionally, the 4th grade cohort shows promise, with proficiency rates in both ELA (49.2%) and Math (46.8%) exceeding state averages, hinting at a strong incoming group of learners.
However, math remains a consistent challenge. The most concerning area is 5th grade math, where proficiency has declined from 25.7% to just 23.6%, far below the state average of 32.2%. Similarly, 8th grade PSAT math proficiency sits at 24.6% versus the state’s 33.2%, creating a stark contrast with the same students’ high performance in other subjects. This suggests a possible gap in applied or advanced math skills rather than overall academic ability. With a student-teacher ratio of 18.1 and per-student spending of $13,653, the school has reasonable resources. For parents, the key takeaway is that Richmond Middle School is a rising school with strong non-math outcomes, but targeted math support—especially in 5th and 8th grades—will be critical to sustaining its positive momentum.
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