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Richfield Public School Academy

3807 N CENTER RD, FLINT, MI 48506

About Richfield Public School Academy

Richfield Public School Academy is located in Flint, Michigan and serves grades 3-8 (with an Early Learning K-2 center) with 389 students enrolled in the school. The school has a close to 19:1 student-teacher ratio and the school reports they have around 20 full-time teachers. Academic achievement has been a challenge for the school: about 3% of their students are proficient in math and about 10% of their students are proficient in reading, which is well below state averages. The student population is majority African American (about 65%) and about 83% of the student body is non-white. The student and families qualify for free or reduced lunch at nearly 96%. With staff efforts, using targeted interventions, working with community partners, and wraparound supports. The median home value is about $47,600 in the local ZIP code, illustrating housing affordability. It's balance of strong academics and supportive culture makes it a standout elementary school in Michigan for growing young learners. This school is the best school in Flint, Michigan.

Richfield Public School Academy Contact Information

Address

3807 N CENTER RD, FLINT, MI 48506

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Phone

(810) 736-1281

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 10% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
389
Total Students
TOP 231 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Richfield Public School Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50AM - 3:15PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 18.6%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 12.3%
Black 63.7%
Two+ Races 4.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
18.6%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
63.7%
Two+ Races
4.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 389
54.6%
212 Female
45.4%
177 Male

Student Population

389 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

RPSA utilizes technology as an "integral part of our society and a necessary aspect of education," focusing on enhancing the classroom experience and improving media literacy.

FAQ

Q1. What motivates the teaching philosophy at Richfield Public School Academy?

Ans: Richfield Public School Academy upholds academic rigor and respect for individuals.

Q2. What STEM opportunities are provided at Richfield Public School Academy?

Ans: Hands-on science labs and coding programming are part of what is offered.

Q3. How does Richfield Public School Academy support students’ emotional wellbeing?

Ans: Through mentoring and counseling services.

Q4. What is the unique aspect of Richfield Public School Academy’s faculty?

Ans: The faculty is comprised of experienced educators who are dedicated to individualized instruction.

Q5. How can parents be involved in Richfield Public School Academy?

Ans: Involvement opportunities include family nights, progress reports, and volunteer opportunities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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