Is Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo a good school?

Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo.

What is the racial makeup of Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?

Students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo are 49% Hispanic, 34% White, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Summary:

Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Amarillo, Texas, with a student population of 151. This school is part of the Premier High Schools district, which is ranked 953 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas high schools, with a ranking between 1730 and 1844 out of around 1,800-1,900 high schools over the past several years. The school's four-year graduation rate has been low, ranging from 24.3% to 53.3% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average. Correspondingly, the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 15.3% to 31.0% in recent years, much higher than the state average. The school's STAAR EOC test scores are consistently well below the state and district averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates often in the single digits. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.9% to 95.05% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

When compared to other high schools in the Amarillo area, such as Palo Duro High School, Caprock High School, and Amarillo High School, Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo significantly underperforms across a range of metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and overall statewide rankings. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and special education student subgroups, with these students ranking in the bottom 5-10% of their respective subgroups statewide.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4106 SW 51st St
Amarillo, TX 79109

(806) 463-2284

District: Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1843^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,235

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 122

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.2%

White:

33.6%

African American:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first 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 6.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.2%), White (33.6%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is 18.6, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District! (See more...)

Compare Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is $10,235, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo 1843^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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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 Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2017	5.81	1666^th	1777	6.2%
2018	4.17	1730^th	1797	3.7%
2019	3.85	1771^st	1857	4.6%
2021	4.10	1806^th	1861	3.0%
2022	3.01	1833^rd	1876	2.3%
2023	5.32	1844^th	1961	6.0%
2024	6.92	1843^rd	1987	7.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.76	712^th	730	2.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.68	1139^th	1347	15.4%
2019	21.80	1199^th	1357	11.6%
2021	13.32	1366^th	1382	1.2%
2022	15.15	1375^th	1418	3.0%
2023	19.37	1351^st	1478	8.6%
2024	43.75	794^th	1547	48.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.64	1738^th	1794	3.1%
2019	6.01	1730^th	1818	4.8%
2021	5.09	1795^th	1848	2.9%
2022	3.82	1801^st	1847	2.5%
2023	4.61	1820^th	1897	4.1%
2024	7.19	1800^th	1883	4.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	2.80	1741^st	1781	2.2%
2019	4.11	1721^st	1798	4.3%
2021	6.80	1703^rd	1815	6.2%
2022	2.74	1796^th	1841	2.4%
2023	4.27	1792^nd	1891	5.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.93	1699^th	1784	4.8%
2019	12.81	1711^th	1810	5.5%
2021	11.85	1752^nd	1829	4.2%
2022	9.28	1779^th	1837	3.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.79	1732^nd	1803	3.9%
2019	3.65	1794^th	1824	1.6%
2021	2.53	1823^rd	1840	0.9%
2022	3.20	1823^rd	1853	1.6%
2023	5.69	1807^th	1913	5.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	2.43	1015^th	1020	0.5%
2022	4.18	1015^th	1031	1.6%
2023	3.42	1062^nd	1069	0.7%
2024	21.94	841^st	1065	21.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	4.64	1644^th	1691	2.8%
2019	3.86	1661^st	1714	3.1%
2021	3.19	1716^th	1743	1.5%
2022	2.58	1744^th	1762	1.0%
2023	6.29	1701^st	1820	6.5%
2024	3.49	1763^rd	1804	2.3%

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Rank History for White students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	1.25	1510^th	1539	1.9%
2019	0.74	1502^nd	1526	1.6%
2021	2.32	1463^rd	1510	3.1%
2022	0.71	1512^th	1525	0.9%
2023	1.41	1536^th	1576	2.5%
2024	4.44	1489^th	1556	4.3%

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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	Two or More Races	Total
2015	99	15	1	72	2	0	189
2016	120	9	2	67	1	1	200
2017	82	12	3	48	1	2	148
2018	92	11	4	93	0	5	205
2019	79	12	0	66	0	2	159
2020	86	17	0	69	0	6	178
2021	61	13	1	62	0	4	141
2022	89	12	0	70	2	9	182
2023	68	15	0	63	1	4	151
2024	41	10	0	60	1	10	122

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 Amarillo

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	189	n/a	n/a	65.6
2016	200	9.0	22.2	71.5
2017	148	7.9	18.6	76.4
2018	205	7.5	27.2	85.9
2019	159	6.5	24.1	78
2020	178	7.5	23.4	84.3
2021	141	7.3	19.1	73
2022	182	6.1	29.6	95.1
2023	151	6.2	24.0	64.9
2024	122	6.5	18.6	66.4

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 Amarillo

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	189	n/a	n/a	65.6
2016	200	9.0	22.2	71.5
2017	148	7.9	18.6	76.4
2018	205	7.5	27.2	85.9
2019	159	6.5	24.1	78
2020	178	7.5	23.4	84.3
2021	141	7.3	19.1	73
2022	182	6.1	29.6	95.1
2023	151	6.2	24.0	64.9
2024	122	6.5	18.6	66.4

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 Amarillo

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$970 (9.5%)	$9,232 (90.5%)	$10,201
2020	$960 (9.5%)	$9,135 (90.5%)	$10,095
2021	$857 (8.4%)	$9,378 (91.6%)	$10,235

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1771^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1844^th of 1961 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo)	3	4	1%
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 Amarillo)	20	14	6%
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 Amarillo)	2	9	7%
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 Amarillo)	6	20	14%
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 Amarillo)	38	41	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	159	151	5%
African American	12	15	25%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	66	63	4.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	79	68	13.9%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78%	64.9%	13.1%

Schools Near Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo

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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 8th 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 Amarillo	Public, Charter	9-12	4106 SW 51st St	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 463-2284	122	7	18.6	66.4%	41 (33.6%)	10 (8.2%)	60 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.2%)	6.9	1843^rd of 1987 public high schools	7.2%		5.3	1844^th of 1961 public high schools	6.0%	1	7.4	9.5	7.1	11.1	52.4					$10,235	$857	$9,378
Amarillo High School	Public	9-12	4225 Danbury	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2000	2,170	130	16.7	33.4%	1,425 (65.7%)	114 (5.3%)	490 (22.6%)	65 (3.0%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	63 (2.9%)	75.2	310^th of 1987 public high schools	84.4%		78	252^nd of 1961 public high schools	87.1%	58	42.2	78.4	75.1	80.3	82.5					$9,293	$821	$8,472
Premier H S Of Amarillo	Public, Charter	9-12	3242 Hobbs Rd	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 367-0171	242	13	18.7	74.0%	91 (37.6%)	13 (5.4%)	120 (49.6%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	22.1	1581^st of 1987 public high schools	20.4%		36.9	1242^nd of 1961 public high schools	36.7%	339	38.1	35.7	31.3	52.0	32.7					$7,158	$1,490	$5,668
Tascosa High School	Public	9-12	3921 Westlawn	Amarillo	79102	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-2600	2,208	133	16.5	55.9%	989 (44.8%)	271 (12.3%)	750 (34.0%)	85 (3.8%)	18 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	91 (4.1%)	50.8	916^th of 1987 public high schools	53.9%		52.4	871^st of 1961 public high schools	55.6%	45	33.7	51.6	58.2	62.9	79.6					$9,346	$1,036	$8,310
West Plains High School	Public	9-12	10576 Arden Rd	Amarillo	79119	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 510-2600	1,162	71	16.4	32.9%	700 (60.2%)	36 (3.1%)	368 (31.7%)	28 (2.4%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (1.9%)	64	577^th of 1987 public high schools	71.0%					(n/a)	44.7	64.2	67.7	70.8	76.7
Youth Center Of High Plains	Public	5-12	9300 S Georgia	Amarillo	79118	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2450	48	8	6.0	10.4%	15 (31.3%)	8 (16.7%)	23 (47.9%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	29.7	1411^th of 1987 public high schools	29.0%		12.2	1716^th of 1961 public high schools	12.5%	305	31.3	30.8	35.3	70.0		37.5	25.0	25.0	37.5	$23,702	$4,821	$18,881
Randall High School	Public	9-12	9201 Bell St	Amarillo	79118	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2333	1,081	78	13.9	42.0%	583 (53.9%)	54 (5.0%)	384 (35.5%)	25 (2.3%)	9 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.2%)	56.6	771^st of 1987 public high schools	61.2%		60.1	674^th of 1961 public high schools	65.6%	97	29.1	65.2	61.6	65.2	73.6					$8,931	$1,084	$7,847
Amtech Career Academy	Public	9-12	3601 Plains Blvd	Amarillo	79102	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2800	11	44	.2	27.3%	8 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)										$391,219	$31,131	$360,088
Caprock High School	Public	9-12	3001 E 34th	Amarillo	79103	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-2200	2,137	133	16.0	76.4%	456 (21.3%)	115 (5.4%)	1,478 (69.2%)	41 (1.9%)	11 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (1.7%)	42.8	1109^th of 1987 public high schools	44.2%		47.7	992^nd of 1961 public high schools	49.4%	117	21.7	50.6	53.0	57.1	69.7					$9,131	$1,214	$7,917
North Heights Alter	Public	9-12	607 N Hughes	Amarillo	79107	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2850	120	33	3.6	67.5%	23 (19.2%)	24 (20.0%)	64 (53.3%)	7 (5.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	13.8	1723^rd of 1987 public high schools	13.3%		5	1850^th of 1961 public high schools	5.7%	127		0.0	25.0	16.7	48.7					$50,111	$4,436	$45,675

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