Is Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock a good school?

Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock?

In the 2023-24 school year, 134 students attended Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock.

What is the racial makeup of Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock?

Students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock are 66% Hispanic, 16% White, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Summary:

Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Lubbock, Texas, with a relatively small student population of 142 as of the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in the state.

Despite having access to comparable or even higher levels of funding and resources than nearby schools, Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock struggles with extremely low academic performance, graduation rates, and test scores. For example, the school's 4-year graduation rates have ranged from only 21.1% to 29.8% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Correspondingly, the school has had very high dropout rates, ranging from 16.6% to 32.3% over the same period. When compared to other high schools in the Lubbock area, such as Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock stands out as a clear outlier in terms of academic performance and student outcomes.

The school's challenges are further compounded by the high-need student population it serves, with 80-98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years. Despite this, the school's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than many of the nearby traditional public high schools, which may contribute to the school's difficulties in providing individualized attention and support to its struggling students. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving the educational opportunities and outcomes for the students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2333 50th St
Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 740-0811

District: Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1887^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,033

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 134

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.7%

White:

15.7%

African American:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock ranks worse than 95% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.7%), White (15.7%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock is 23, which is the 3^rd best among 9 high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District. (See more...)

Compare Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock employs 5.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock is $8,033, which is the 4^th highest among 9 high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock 1887^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen):

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) 953^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2017	3.77	1749^th	1777	1.6%
2018	4.03	1734^th	1797	3.5%
2019	3.85	1772^nd	1857	4.6%
2021	6.73	1753^rd	1861	5.8%
2022	3.49	1821^st	1876	2.9%
2023	2.82	1914^th	1961	2.4%
2024	5.06	1887^th	1987	5.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.79	1344^th	1435	6.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.46	1143^rd	1347	15.1%
2019	17.83	1292^nd	1357	4.8%
2021	19.30	1272^nd	1382	8.0%
2022	17.52	1335^th	1418	5.9%
2023	18.29	1364^th	1478	7.7%
2024	17.22	1418^th	1547	8.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	4.57	1761^st	1794	1.8%
2019	4.98	1747^th	1818	3.9%
2021	11.46	1696^th	1848	8.2%
2022	4.14	1795^th	1847	2.8%
2023	3.06	1863^rd	1897	1.8%
2024	5.30	1822^nd	1883	3.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.20	1731^st	1781	2.8%
2019	2.39	1750^th	1798	2.7%
2021	4.12	1749^th	1815	3.6%
2022	3.39	1776^th	1841	3.5%
2023	1.83	1852^nd	1891	2.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	10.13	1742^nd	1784	2.4%
2019	11.46	1730^th	1810	4.4%
2021	18.60	1608^th	1829	12.1%
2022	10.10	1768^th	1837	3.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	4.73	1758^th	1803	2.5%
2019	5.63	1746^th	1824	4.3%
2021	12.62	1648^th	1840	10.4%
2022	3.66	1809^th	1853	2.4%
2023	3.86	1850^th	1913	3.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.35	953^rd	1013	5.9%
2019	4.01	1020^th	1024	0.4%
2022	7.01	988^th	1031	4.2%
2023	5.10	1040^th	1069	2.7%
2024	3.62	1056^th	1065	0.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.17	1635^th	1691	3.3%
2019	4.71	1650^th	1714	3.7%
2021	7.36	1631^st	1743	6.4%
2022	3.66	1712^th	1762	2.8%
2023	3.41	1770^th	1820	2.7%
2024	6.40	1721^st	1804	4.6%

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Rank History for White students at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	1.86	1500^th	1539	2.5%
2019	14.43	1382^nd	1526	9.4%
2021	10.65	1384^th	1510	8.3%
2022	1.38	1498^th	1525	1.8%
2023	17.49	1348^th	1576	14.5%
2024	1.06	1536^th	1556	1.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	57	15	0	115	1	1	0	189
2016	65	21	0	154	3	0	1	244
2017	49	23	1	148	4	0	1	226
2018	43	14	2	127	2	0	0	188
2019	31	19	1	77	1	0	1	130
2020	26	14	0	118	0	0	1	159
2021	24	11	0	126	1	0	1	163
2022	17	24	0	99	2	0	5	147
2023	18	17	0	100	0	0	7	142
2024	21	20	0	88	1	0	4	134

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	189	n/a	n/a	74.1
2016	244	11.0	22.1	74.2
2017	226	12.7	17.7	88.9
2018	188	8.8	21.1	89.9
2019	130	6.3	20.3	88.5
2020	159	7.1	22.3	84.3
2021	163	6.4	25.4	80.4
2022	147	6.7	21.7	98
2023	142	5.6	25.0	81
2024	134	5.8	23.0	88.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	189	n/a	n/a	74.1
2016	244	11.0	22.1	74.2
2017	226	12.7	17.7	88.9
2018	188	8.8	21.1	89.9
2019	130	6.3	20.3	88.5
2020	159	7.1	22.3	84.3
2021	163	6.4	25.4	80.4
2022	147	6.7	21.7	98
2023	142	5.6	25.0	81
2024	134	5.8	23.0	88.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$764 (7.4%)	$9,589 (92.6%)	$10,353
2020	$1,117 (10.5%)	$9,473 (89.5%)	$10,590
2021	$654 (8.1%)	$7,380 (91.9%)	$8,033

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1772^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1914^th of 1961 High schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock)	0	2	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	2	3	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock)	16	0	16%
End of Course Biology (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	10	5	5%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock)	2	6	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	5	9	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock)	14	10	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	7	11	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock)	36	33	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	29	24	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	130	142	9.2%
African American	19	17	10.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	77	100	29.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	18	41.9%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.5%	81%	7.5%

Schools Near Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock	Public, Charter	9-12	2333 50th St	Lubbock	79412	Lubbock County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 740-0811	134	6	23.0	88.1%	21 (15.7%)	20 (14.9%)	88 (65.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	5.1	1887^th of 1987 public high schools	5.0%		2.8	1914^th of 1961 public high schools	2.4%	27	0.0	15.6	19.2	14.9	29.4									$8,033	$654	$7,380
Premier H S - Lubbock (Briercroft)	Public, Charter	9-12	5302 Ave Q Ste 14	Lubbock	79412	Lubbock County	Premier High Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 547-0786	107	6	17.8	92.5%	11 (10.3%)	20 (18.7%)	72 (67.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	9.5	1797^th of 1987 public high schools	9.6%		12.5	1710^th of 1961 public high schools	12.8%	87	0.0	21.4	22.2	42.9	30.8
Triumph Public High Schools-Lubbock	Public, Charter	9-12	4008 Ave R	Lubbock	79412	Lubbock County	Triumph Public High Schools-Lubbock	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 744-0330	171	6	26.3		16 (9.4%)	9 (5.3%)	144 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	2.3	1970^th of 1987 public high schools	0.9%		7.7	1792^nd of 1961 public high schools	8.6%	178	0.0	5.4	4.5	9.2	15.7									$9,329	$1,340	$7,989
Monterey High School	Public	9-12	3211 47th St	Lubbock	79413	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-1900	2,081	132	15.7	70.6%	458 (22.0%)	253 (12.2%)	1,316 (63.2%)	9 (0.4%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	33 (1.6%)	46.6	1010^th of 1987 public high schools	49.2%		45.4	1056^th of 1961 public high schools	46.1%	46	22.1	61.4	44.0	65.9	68.4									$9,121	$1,218	$7,903
Dupre Academy High School	Public	9-12	2008 Ave T	Lubbock	79411	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-2600	107	12	8.9	98.1%	11 (10.3%)	21 (19.6%)	72 (67.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	2.3	1974^th of 1987 public high schools	0.7%		4.2	1872^nd of 1961 public high schools	4.5%	102	0.0	7.1	7.1	8.7	16.3									$45,953	$7,590	$38,362
Lubbock High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2004 19th St	Lubbock	79401	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-1600	1,893	114	16.6	56.4%	459 (24.2%)	97 (5.1%)	1,141 (60.3%)	143 (7.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	47 (2.5%)	53.2	856^th of 1987 public high schools	56.9%		50.5	919^th of 1961 public high schools	53.1%	63	21.0	55.7	56.4	65.7	77.0									$9,567	$1,595	$7,972
Coronado High School	Public	9-12	4910 29th Dr	Lubbock	79410	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-1100	1,904	123	15.4	68.5%	480 (25.2%)	274 (14.4%)	1,056 (55.5%)	28 (1.5%)	12 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (2.8%)	39.3	1191^st of 1987 public high schools	40.1%		37.7	1228^th of 1961 public high schools	37.4%	37	26.0	46.9	45.5	50.4	74.0									$9,306	$1,367	$7,939
Priority Intervention Academy	Public	6-12	1323 E 24th St	Lubbock	79404	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 219-2400	108	14	7.6	91.7%	13 (12.0%)	20 (18.5%)	72 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)														$26,454	$939	$25,515
Lubbock-Cooper New Hope Academy	Public	10-12	12011 Kenosha Ave	Lubbock	79423	Lubbock County	Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 993-2323	36	5	7.2	33.3%	23 (63.9%)	1 (2.8%)	11 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		25.0	20.0	47.1	47.1									$7,576	$546	$7,030
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders	Public, Magnet	6-12	415 N Ivory Ave	Lubbock	79403	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-2200	456	33	14.0	46.1%	158 (34.6%)	50 (11.0%)	212 (46.5%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.9%)	94.2	15^th of 1987 public high schools	99.2%		90.1	54^th of 1961 public high schools	97.2%	39	91.5	95.4	95.4	100.0	98.2	89.0	91.1	94.8	56.2	77.2	64.7	84.5	62.1	$9,590	$1,108	$8,482

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