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Richardson Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students844
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
Richardson
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
844
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
88%+34.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Richardson Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 844 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60629
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993006398

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment844
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino97.1%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
97.1%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)