Richardson Middle School

934 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Richardson Middle School, located at 6018 S. Karlov Ave in Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood, serves as a local educational hub within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a diverse urban district, the school focuses on preparing its student body for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Beyond its core academics, Richardson Middle School plays an active role in the local community, reflecting the demographic diversity of the South Side. The school typically engages students through various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at building leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative skills. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Richardson Middle School strives to provide a stable foundation for its students as they navigate the challenges of early adolescence and prepare for their future educational journeys.

934

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richardson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	913
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
913 (97.8 %)
Black
12 (1.3 %)
White
4 (0.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-8640
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	934
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 5 217

Grade 6 225

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 284