Richard Milburn Academy serves 220 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
61%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)6-9%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy is 6-9%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 77%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy?
220 students attend Richard Milburn Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Richard Milburn Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Academy?
Richard Milburn Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy offer ?
Richard Milburn Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Academy part of?
Richard Milburn Academy is part of Lee School District.
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