Richards Middle School

www.fraser.k12.mi.us/

765 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Richards Middle School, located in Fraser, Michigan, serves students in the Fraser Public School district. As a dedicated middle-level institution, it focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is situated on Garfield Road and operates as part of a district known for its community-oriented approach to public education in Macomb County.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational environment, typically offering a curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with elective opportunities designed to help students explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Richards Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous academic demands of Fraser High School while encouraging personal responsibility and civic engagement.

765

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richards Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	20
Black	135
Asian	11
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

White
538 (70.3 %)
Black
135 (17.6 %)
Two or More
60 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.6 %)
Asian
11 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Fraser Public Schools
Phone:	(586)439-7400
Website:	http://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 7 374

Grade 8 391