Enrollment
296
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHMOND CHARTER ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060212113164
Richmond Charter Academy
1450 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804 · (510) 235-2465 · Contra Costa County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL296 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
36.7:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
243 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 100 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 98 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 98 | 33% |
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Richmond Charter Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Charter Academy this school | 296 | 82.1% | N/A |
| Valley Charter Middle Van Nuys | 264 | 83.3% | N/A |
| Holtville Middle Holtville | 257 | 81.3% | 48.1% |
| Sunrise Middle San Jose | 301 | 85.7% | N/A |
| Sierra Vista Middle La Puente | 270 | 80.0% | 29.5% |
| Orange Grove Middle Hacienda Heights | 287 | 82.9% | 26.0% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Richmond Charter Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 296 | #1,201 of 1,377 | #42 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 36.7:1 | #1,279 of 1,279 | #43 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.5% | #1,104 of 1,278 | #43 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.1% | #484 of 1,329 | #8 of 40 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
296
+35 (+13%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
36.7:1
was 29.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 296 | 8.1 | 36.7:1 | 82% (243) |
| 2023-24 | 292 | 9 | 32.3:1 | 58% (169) |
| 2022-23 | 324 | 10.9 | 29.8:1 | 79% (255) |
| 2020-21 | 261 | 9 | 29.0:1 | 79% (207) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Richmond Charter Academy.
About Richmond Charter Academy
Richmond Charter Academy is a small middle-grades school that serves part of Richmond, California. It has an enrollment of 296 students in grades 6 through 8. On average, middle schools in California enroll around 659, and this school is 55% below that mark.
For district matters, Richmond Charter Academy falls under Richmond Charter Academy District.
A large majority of enrollment at Richmond Charter Academy is Hispanic, at 91%. The rest of enrollment is 4% Black and 2% White. Among all residents of Contra Costa County, the Hispanic share is about 28%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 17%.
The school has 8.1 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 36.7 students per teacher. Statewide, middle schools in California average 20.7:1. Of all students at Richmond Charter Academy, 82% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Contra Costa County, the average is 45%.
American Community Survey estimates for Contra Costa County show that median household income comes to about $127,229, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 45% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Contra Costa County counts 280 public schools with about 167,423 students.
Of the public schools around it, Richmond Charter Academy is closest to Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez, less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The NCES locale for Richmond Charter Academy is Suburb: Large, which covers schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. Richmond Charter Academy holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 296, from 261 in 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 36.7 students per teacher, compared with 29.0 in 2020-21.
On allk12, people connected to Richmond Charter Academy can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Richmond
- Richmond HighHigh · 1,280 students
- Making Waves AcademyHigh · 1,078 students
- De Anza HighHigh · 1,047 students
- John F. Kennedy HighHigh · 740 students
- Summit Public School: TamalpaisHigh · 629 students
- Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory AcademyHigh · 590 students
Nearby schools
- Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez0.0 mi · 490
- John Henry High0.1 mi · 333
- Coronado Elementary1.2 mi · 307
- Nystrom Elementary1.2 mi · 415
- Richmond College Preparatory1.3 mi · 560
- Greenwood Academy1.5 mi · 200
Frequently asked questions
About Richmond Charter AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Richmond Charter Academy?
Richmond Charter Academy enrolls approximately 296 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Richmond Charter Academy serve?
Richmond Charter Academy serves grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at Richmond Charter Academy?
Approximately 36.7:1 students per teacher at Richmond Charter Academy.
How diverse is Richmond Charter Academy?
Richmond Charter Academy reports a student body of 2% White, 91% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Richmond Charter Academy?
Richmond Charter Academy is overseen by Richmond Charter Academy District in Contra Costa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.