Richardson Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60629 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#629 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#14308 of 15,369 nationally
About Richardson Middle School
Richardson Middle School is a public middle located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 844 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 629th of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 844.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Richardson Middle School ranks 417th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
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 Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Richardson Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Lee Elem School
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Sandoval Elem School
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736 students · 1.5 km away
Monarcas Academy
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797 students · 1.6 km away
Hernandez Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students · 1.7 km away
Eberhart Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,011 students · 1.8 km away
Solorio Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,287 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richardson Middle School a good school?
Richardson Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 16.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #629 of 670 in Illinois. 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 Middle School rank in Illinois?
Richardson Middle School ranks #629 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #14308 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richardson Middle School?
Richardson Middle School had 844 students in 2025.
Is Richardson Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Richardson Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richardson Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richardson Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.