Best Schools in Richmond, IA
Richmond, IA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,649 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Richmond don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richmond, IA
The top high schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
2. Mid-prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
3. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond, IA
The top middle schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mid-prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 430 Students
2. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
3. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond, IA
The top elementary schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mid-prairie West Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
2. Lincoln Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 351 Students
3. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
4. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students
5. Mid-prairie East Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 272 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richmond, IA has a total population of 480 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richmond, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richmond, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Richmond, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richmond, IA
How many schools are in Richmond, IA?
Richmond, IA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,649 students in total.
How do schools in Richmond perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Richmond score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Richmond don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations