Serving 649 students in grades 6-8, Edward J. Richardson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 649 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Edward J. Richardson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward J. Richardson Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Edward J. Richardson Middle School?
649 students attend Edward J. Richardson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Edward J. Richardson Middle School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward J. Richardson Middle School?
Edward J. Richardson Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edward J. Richardson Middle School offer ?
Edward J. Richardson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edward J. Richardson Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 649 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
