Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
#176 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#4197 of 15,369 nationally
About Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is a public middle located in Lake City, in the Columbia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–6. In 2025 it enrolled 455 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 176th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 455.
There are 11 schools in Lake City; Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks 5th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Richardson Sixth Grade Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Melrose Park Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students · 513 m away
Eastside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 2.2 km away
Summers Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 2.4 km away
Lake City Middle School
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students · 2.6 km away
Columbia High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students · 3.8 km away
Five Points Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 4.2 km away
Westside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students · 7.5 km away
Pinemount Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 11 km away
Belmont Academy
Lake City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
828 students · 13 km away
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Griffin Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Madison Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
James Madison Middle School
Titusville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Rockledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Richardson Sixth Grade Academy a good school?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy has a Success Index (US) of 65.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #176 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Richardson Sixth Grade Academy rank in Florida?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks #176 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #4197 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy had 455 students in 2025.
Is Richardson Sixth Grade Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richardson Sixth Grade Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.