Colonel Richardson Middle School

Caroline County Public Schools
25390 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
390 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Colonel Richardson Middle School (CRMS), located in Federalsburg, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in Caroline County. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during the critical transition between elementary and high school. The school operates under the mission of the Caroline County Public School system, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and the development of responsible citizenship.

The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to student success through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives designed to meet diverse student needs. By maintaining strong community ties within Federalsburg, CRMS strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while promoting values of respect, perseverance, and inclusivity. Through its digital platform and active school community, the administration works to ensure that parents and guardians are well-informed partners in their children's educational journeys.
390
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    220 (56.4%)
  • Black
    84 (21.5%)
  • Two or More
    44 (11.3%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (9.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Caroline County Public Schools
Phone: (410)479-1462
Website: http://www.colonelrichardsonms.org/o/crms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 116

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 133
Grade 7 129
Grade 8 128
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lockerman Middle School
Caroline County Public Schools
827 Students
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629 (9.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th