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Schools in Richmond · Richmond R-XVI School District

Richmond’s public schools score below 78% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 29% of Richmond’s students scored proficient, below the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Richmond, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#206of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
34%
▼ 9 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
29%
▼ 10 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 5–9 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.8K
▼ 19% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.0
MO 12.8
Schools in town
4
1,543 students on the public path
In brief

Richmond’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 626 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Richmond’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 22% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri (the state reports Richmond’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,844 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Sunrise Elem., then Richmond Middle, then Richmond High. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Richmond’s grade

C Test scoresD Graduation

C−: better than 22% of Missouri school districts, #206 of 247 Missouri towns. Both inputs trail the Missouri average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 22%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (626)Better than 15%
DC+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 788 test results and a graduating class of 103 could put Richmond anywhere from D to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Richmond’s students in the tested grades sat them (793 in math, 783 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Richmond, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Dear Elem.Richmond R-XVI School DistrictNo scores
2–5Sunrise Elem.Richmond R-XVI School DistrictC+
6–8Richmond MiddleRichmond R-XVI School DistrictC+
9–12Richmond HighRichmond R-XVI School DistrictC

Richmond’s public schools are run by Richmond R-XVI School District, which also serves Camden and Henrietta. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Richmond R-XVI School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,543 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 13.0 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$11,844MO $14,569 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading34%
State average 43.2% · 783 students tested
Math29%
State average 39.2% · 793 students tested

Richmond vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Richmond’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RichmondC−Richmond R-XVI
Henrietta—Richmond R-XVI

Every school in Richmond

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Richmondby address
Dear Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–1
300 students11:1Rate it →
Sunrise Elem.
Elementary · Grades 2–5
C+
460 students14:1Rate it →
Richmond Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
C+
309 students13:1Rate it →
Richmond High
High · Grades 9–12
C
474 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Richmond’s schools

Are Richmond’s schools good?

On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Richmond children attend score below 78% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #206 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Richmond in?

Richmond R-XVI School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,543 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Richmond kids go to high school?

Richmond High, with 474 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is Richmond’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Richmond R-XVI School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Richmond spend per student?

$11,844 in Richmond R-XVI School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.