RICHARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Richards Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 698 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Richards Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Richards Middle School, located on Edgewood Road in Columbus, Georgia, is a key part of the Muscogee County School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the mid-town area, focusing on fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school, Richards emphasizes core subject mastery, student engagement, and the integration of technology into the classroom to ensure students are equipped for a digital future.

Beyond the classroom, Richards Middle School places significant value on community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. The school typically hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities designed to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining strong lines of communication between faculty, parents, and the broader Columbus community, the school strives to create a supportive network that promotes both personal growth and academic success for every student.

For more information, contact Richards Middle School at (706) 569-3697 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
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RICHARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 698 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Muscogee County
Total Students:
698
Teachers:
43.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 698 students

Black or African American
54.0%
White
29.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.