Ralph Richardson Center

4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
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Top 30%
Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ralph Richardson Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ralph Richardson Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ralph Richardson Center's student population of 54 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
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Total Students
54 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Ralph Richardson Center ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Richardson Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
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<50%
47%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
22%
56%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
48%
20%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.70
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<50%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Richardson Center's ranking?
Ralph Richardson Center is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ralph Richardson Center?
The graduation rate of Ralph Richardson Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ralph Richardson Center?
54 students attend Ralph Richardson Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ralph Richardson Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph Richardson Center?
Ralph Richardson Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ralph Richardson Center offer ?
Ralph Richardson Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ralph Richardson Center part of?
Ralph Richardson Center is part of San Juan Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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