Richardson MS

20 W Woodland Ave
Springfield, PA 19064

www.ssdcougars.org/schools/et-richardson-middle-school

1,081 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Richardson Middle School, located at 20 W. Woodland Ave in Springfield, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Springfield School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of subjects, extracurricular activities, and elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills.

As part of the Springfield community, Richardson Middle School emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the student body. The school’s mission generally focuses on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, Richardson strives to equip its students with the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom, maintaining the strong academic reputation typically associated with the Springfield School District.

1,081

Total Students

74.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richardson MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	800
Hispanic	50
Black	103
Asian	96
Two or More	32

White
800 (74.0%)
Black
103 (9.5%)
Asian
96 (8.9%)
Hispanic
50 (4.6%)
Two or More
32 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield SD
Phone:	(610)938-6300
Website:	http://www.ssdcougars.org/schools/et-richardson-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 367

Grade 7 350

Grade 8 364