RICHARDSON SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY

COLUMBIA
646 SE PENNSYLVANIA ST
LAKE CITY, FL 32025
450 Students
Middle School 6th - 6th
School Overview
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy (RSGA), located in Lake City, Florida, serves as a specialized transitional school dedicated exclusively to sixth-grade students within the Columbia County School District. By focusing solely on one grade level, the academy creates a unique bridge between the elementary school environment and the more complex structure of middle school. The school’s curriculum and culture are designed to foster academic growth while helping students navigate the social and developmental changes typical of the early adolescent years.

The academy emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prioritizes student engagement and academic readiness. As part of the Columbia County school system, RSGA utilizes modern educational standards to prepare its students for the transition to seventh grade and beyond. By centering its resources on a single age group, the school is able to implement targeted instruction and extracurricular programs that specifically address the needs of sixth graders, ensuring they are well-prepared for the rigors of middle school life.
450
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (57.1 %)
  • Black
    124 (27.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: COLUMBIA
Phone: (386)755-8130
Website: http://rsga.columbiak12.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 6th
Total Students: 450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 6 450
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
970 Students
843 SW ARLINGTON BLVD
LAKE CITY, FL 32025 (1.6 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th