Serving 122 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo's student population of 122 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8059 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo's ranking?
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is ranked #8059 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is 35-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?
122 students attend Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo offer ?
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo part of?
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.
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