Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi's student population of 210 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7907 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Corpus Christi's ranking?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi is ranked #7907 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi often compared to?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christiis often viewed alongside schools like Corpus Christi Montessori School, Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi is 50-54%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi?
210 students attend Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi offer ?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi part of?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi located?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi is located in the Bay Area neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Bay Area.
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