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Richfield STEM School

Public | K-5 | 802 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 22, 2013

My son has issues with ADHD and I'm very impressed on how they handle him. The staff is so kind and caring to me and my son. I would recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2010

My daughter started attending last fall. She has chnaged drastic and I have no complaints about the staff or other students. Its been a great experience for us. I will I had of changed her sooner.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2007

Exemplary teaching and enthusiasm. Diversity is embraced by students and staff alike. My children in grades 3 & 5 are doing extremely well. There is an abundance of Title 1 programs for the academically challenged, as well as an abundance of Gifted & Talented programs also. The staff appears to be well coordinated with the Principal & Assistant Principal and the communication is excellent. The diversity is so well handled that my children do not even consider ethnicity of the other students. We are Caucasian, non-Hispanic and my children don't even think about the ethnicity of the other students. They're just other students & friends, in my kids' minds. I am extremely happy with this school & this school district. Parent involvement is about average, could be a little higher, but then again, a lot of these parents are working several jobs to get by.
—Submitted by Dale, a parent


Posted March 12, 2006

School lacks sufficient funding for classroom materials, leaving talented staff frustrated and apologetic to families. Parent involvement is average, special education services are poorly coordinated. Good school spirit and fun principal, but too many complaining staff and backbiting to feel comfortable there as a parent. Not enough minority role models to teach this diverse population.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

247 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

223 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

232 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
16%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students67%
Female83%
Male53%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners53%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students62%
Female70%
Male56%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Economically non-disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners45%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female62%
Male68%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students56%
Female51%
Male59%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners39%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students41%
Female42%
Male41%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners26%
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant41%

Science

All Students45%
Female42%
Male48%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islander32%
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners23%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant45%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 40% 6%
White 28% 76%
Black 22% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7020 12th Ave South
Richfield, MN 55423
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Phone: (612) 798-6600

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