The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Richardson Elementary School
Richardson Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Central Point, a small city in the Rogue Valley that grew up as an agricultural crossroads and now sits within the Medford metropolitan area. The school is part of Central Point School District 6, and the city itself blends residential neighborhoods with highway-oriented commercial development along Interstate 5. Housing values in the area fall below the state median, and rents are moderately priced relative to national benchmarks, which is consistent with the broader Rogue Valley market. Central Point has seen steady population growth and remains a relatively affordable entry point in the region, though its built environment is auto-oriented and walkability is limited.
The student body at Richardson Elementary is predominantly white, with a sizable Hispanic representation and smaller shares of students who are multiracial or Native American. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic need. The school is a regular public elementary school, not a charter or magnet, and it does not appear to have a Title I designation in the available data. Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving six grade levels.
State assessment results for the 2024–2025 school year provide the most recent picture of academic performance. In English language arts, proficiency rates across grades three through five cluster around a moderate level, with the strongest showing in grade three and a slight dip in grade four before recovering somewhat in grade five. Math results are notably lower, with a declining trend from grade three to grade five. In science, at grade five, the proficiency rate is lower still. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places above the midpoint among districts in Jackson County, meaning that while the absolute rates are modest, they are not the lowest in the area. This is a context where a parent may want to look into the school’s instructional strategies and support systems more closely, especially given that math and science scores are weaker than ELA.
No multi-year trend data is available beyond a single school year, so it is not possible to see whether performance is improving or declining. Chronic absenteeism data and disciplinary data are also absent from the available information, which limits a full picture of the school environment. Similarly, staffing ratios and course access details are not reported.
The district offers a Spanish Two-Way Immersion program that begins at Jewett Elementary in Central Point and continues through middle and high school. That program is not housed at Richardson Elementary, so families interested in a bilingual pathway would need to consider Jewett as an alternative within the district. Richardson Elementary itself does not list any distinctive program offerings in the available data, and the school's website was not included in the research materials.
For a family considering this school, the core question is how well it serves students from a low-income background given the moderate proficiency outcomes. The community context is one of a small city that has grown steadily along the I-5 corridor, with a mix of older agricultural landmarks and newer highway services. Housing is more affordable than the state average, which may draw families to the area. The school provides a neighborhood elementary option without specialized programs, while the district does offer an immersion track elsewhere. Parents who value strong math and science outcomes may want to seek further information from the school about academic interventions and support.
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