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Richfield Middle School vs. South View Middle School

Should you attend Richfield Middle School or South View Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Richfield Middle School
7461 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
South View Middle School
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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South View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 788 students in grades 6-8, Richfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 979 students in grades 6-8, South View Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
788 students
979 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South View Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richfield Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South View Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South View Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richfield Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South View Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edina Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1474 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#149 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richfield Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South View Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
64%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richfield Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South View Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edina Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richfield Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South View Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edina Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richfield Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South View Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edina Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richfield Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South View Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
284
325
Grade 7 Students
279
338
Grade 8 Students
225
316

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Richfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Richfield Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edina Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richfield Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edina Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richfield Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edina Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richfield Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edina Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richfield Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edina Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richfield Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edina Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richfield Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edina Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richfield Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edina Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richfield Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edina Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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