Richardson Independent School District
- RICHARDSON, TX
School District
Richardson Independent School District
- RICHARDSON, TX
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 114 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade B minus
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Elementary Schools in Richardson Independent School District
Middle Schools in Richardson Independent School District
- grade A
Parkhill Junior High School
- Rating 2.63 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade A
Apollo Junior High School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
Richardson North Junior High School
- Rating 2 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Westwood Junior High School
- Rating 3 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A minus
Lake Highlands Junior High School
- Rating 3 out of 5 3 reviews
High Schools in Richardson Independent School District
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
50%
Percent Proficient - Math
54%
Average Graduation Rate
89%
Average SAT
1180
1,746 responses
Average ACT
25
1,260 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
39,619
Free or Reduced Lunch
54%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$51,576
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.9%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,866 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$85,678
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,403
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$274,200
National
$217,500Richardson Independent School District Reviews
Rating 4.18 out of 5 114 reviews
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Great school district! Teachers care about student success and it is a culturally diverse district. Lots of opportunities to be involved in athletics, fine arts, and different school clubs. I have received a very high quality education in the RISD.
Overall, my experience in RISD was good. I had compassionate teachers, engaging classes, and access to professional equipment to cultivate my love for photography while in the magnet. I would like to see a change in how the school district handles deaths among students, especially suicides. There were several requests made prior to RHS 2018 graduation about commemorating a late student, and none of which were fulfilled. She would've been part of that class, and I think she should've been remembered- if only by a moment of silence. I would also like to see a change in the way mental health is dealt with. I think so many students are struggling in silence when they don't have to be. Instead of a happy-go-lucky slideshow that pertains only to certain parts of bad mental health, we need to incorporate a genuine and realistic approach that touches on all the areas. While this may not be easy, I do believe it would be incredibly beneficial in creating empathy in students and teachers alike.
Richardson Independent is a very diverse district, yet it is also has the most underlying racial issues I have ever seen. The Superintendent and district administrators do a very good job appearing to be a district that is for all students. However, if you peel back the layers you will see that there vision "all means ALL" is for the media and to save face. There is a lack of minority leadership in positions that have a REAL voice, the Superintendent seems to hire many of her personal friends in higher positions with higher pay, and your minority campus leaders are far from non existent. The few that they do have severe in the AP role, never to see a leadership position, and ones that make it pass the AP role are campus leaders placed within the poorest learning communities and campuses. Don't be fooled by this district. If anyone was to dive deeper into hiring practices and campus culture/staffing they would see.