Is Richard Milburn Academy Midland a good school?

Richard Milburn Academy Midland ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Midland?

In the 2023-24 school year, 126 students attended Richard Milburn Academy Midland.

What is the racial makeup of Richard Milburn Academy Midland?

Students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland are 81% Hispanic, 16% White, 2% African American.

Richard Milburn Academy Midland

Summary:

Richard Milburn Academy Midland is a public charter high school serving 145 students in grades 9-12 in Midland, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 75.17% Hispanic, 20% White, and 3.45% African American students.

Despite serving a high-need student population, with 64.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Richard Milburn Academy Midland consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Texas. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is significantly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from just 5.56% to 17.24% in 2023-2024. In comparison, nearby schools like Stanton High School, Permian High School, and Greenwood High School perform significantly better, often exceeding 50% proficiency in several subject areas.

The school's struggles are further reflected in its extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 8.5% in 2019-2020 to 26.9% in 2022-2023, compared to the much higher rates at nearby schools like Stanton High School (98.5%) and Permian High School (87.9%). Additionally, Richard Milburn Academy Midland has very high dropout rates, ranging from 20.2% in 2019-2020 to 32.8% in 2021-2022, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's lower per-student spending of $9,538 in 2020-2021, compared to nearby schools like Viola M. Coleman High School ($17,716) and a higher student-to-teacher ratio of 24.1 in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1305 N Midland Dr
Midland, TX 79703

(432) 203-9829

District: Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1915^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,538

Student/teacher ratio: 26.0

Number of students: 126

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.0%

White:

15.9%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richard Milburn Academy Midland ranks worse than 96.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 6^th 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 3.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland 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 (81%), White (15.9%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Midland is 26. 5 high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Richard Milburn Academy Midland employs 4.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Milburn Academy Midland is $9,538, which is the 2^nd highest among 9 high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard Milburn Academy Midland:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Milburn Academy Midland 1915^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Richard Milburn Academy Midland in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status 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 Midland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	2.55	1818^th	1857	2.1%
2021	3.68	1819^th	1861	2.3%
2022	3.57	1819^th	1876	3.0%
2023	2.91	1909^th	1961	2.7%
2024	3.54	1915^th	1987	3.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.45	1017^th	1113	8.6%
2021	12.40	1165^th	1195	2.5%
2022	12.35	1209^th	1278	5.4%
2023	8.89	1323^rd	1371	3.5%
2024	5.12	1421^st	1435	1.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.28	1278^th	1347	5.1%
2019	9.57	1351^st	1357	0.4%
2022	67.01	260^th	1418	81.7%
2023	13.35	1430^th	1478	3.2%
2024	16.91	1423^rd	1547	8.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.54	1783^rd	1794	0.6%
2019	2.63	1800^th	1818	1.0%
2021	5.39	1788^th	1848	3.2%
2022	5.01	1777^th	1847	3.8%
2023	4.69	1817^th	1897	4.2%
2024	5.22	1823^rd	1883	3.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	2.06	1758^th	1781	1.3%
2019	1.14	1784^th	1798	0.8%
2021	2.88	1774^th	1815	2.3%
2022	2.43	1804^th	1841	2.0%
2023	1.71	1859^th	1891	1.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.45	1762^nd	1784	1.2%
2019	8.42	1765^th	1810	2.5%
2021	10.37	1767^th	1829	3.4%
2022	10.73	1753^rd	1837	4.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.37	1790^th	1803	0.7%
2019	4.60	1778^th	1824	2.5%
2021	3.98	1798^th	1840	2.3%
2022	4.31	1791^st	1853	3.3%
2023	4.13	1843^rd	1913	3.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.42	1062^nd	1069	0.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.55	1675^th	1691	0.9%
2019	2.91	1694^th	1714	1.2%
2021	4.09	1698^th	1743	2.6%
2022	4.16	1700^th	1762	3.5%
2023	3.67	1764^th	1820	3.1%
2024	4.28	1753^rd	1804	2.8%

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Rank History for White students at Richard Milburn Academy Midland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	0.76	1528^th	1539	0.7%
2019	1.13	1494^th	1526	2.1%
2021	1.86	1469^th	1510	2.7%
2022	2.15	1486^th	1525	2.6%
2023	0.63	1554^th	1576	1.4%
2024	1.57	1527^th	1556	1.9%

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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	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	9	8	60	1	0	2	80
2018	52	15	111	2	0	1	181
2019	44	4	87	0	0	0	135
2020	46	7	108	1	0	0	162
2021	35	8	116	1	1	0	161
2022	34	8	101	0	0	1	144
2023	29	5	109	0	0	2	145
2024	20	3	102	0	0	1	126

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 Midland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	80	4.8	16.3	73.8
2018	181	5.6	31.9	51.4
2019	135	6.1	21.8	65.2
2020	162	7.1	22.7	56.8
2021	161	7.1	22.4	62.1
2022	144	6.5	21.9	93.1
2023	145	6.0	24.1	64.1
2024	126	4.8	26.0	54

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 Midland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	80	4.8	16.3	73.8
2018	181	5.6	31.9	51.4
2019	135	6.1	21.8	65.2
2020	162	7.1	22.7	56.8
2021	161	7.1	22.4	62.1
2022	144	6.5	21.9	93.1
2023	145	6.0	24.1	64.1
2024	126	4.8	26.0	54

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 Midland

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$583 (5.0%)	$10,975 (95.0%)	$11,558
2020	$561 (5.1%)	$10,544 (94.9%)	$11,105
2021	$551 (5.8%)	$8,987 (94.2%)	$9,538

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Milburn Academy Midland

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1818^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1909^th of 1961 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Richard Milburn Academy Midland)	2	4	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 Midland)	9	7	2%
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 Midland)	6	11	5%
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 Midland)	8	8
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 Midland)	17	14	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	135	145	7.4%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	87	109	25.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	44	29	34.1%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.2%	64.1%	1%

Schools Near Richard Milburn Academy Midland

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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 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th 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 Midland	Public, Charter	9-12	1305 N Midland Dr	Midland	79703	Midland County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 203-9829	126	5	26.0	54.0%	20 (15.9%)	3 (2.4%)	102 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3.5	1915^th of 1987 public high schools	3.6%		2.9	1909^th of 1961 public high schools	2.7%	6	8.7	5.6	11.4	8.5	17.2							$9,538	$551	$8,987
Alamo J H	Public	7-12	3800 W Storey Ave	Midland	79703	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1700	796	47	16.8	65.7%	117 (14.7%)	54 (6.8%)	579 (72.7%)	25 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.4%)	63	604^th of 1987 public high schools	69.6%					(n/a)	63.2					35.7	27.9	11.1	30.0	23.8	11.8	$10,307	$747	$9,560
Premier H S Of Midland	Public, Charter	9-12	4200 W Illinois Ave Ste 140 A	Midland	79703	Midland County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 682-0384	163	7	22.0	49.7%	58 (35.6%)	9 (5.5%)	91 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	33.5	1335^th of 1987 public high schools	32.8%		43.4	1099^th of 1961 public high schools	44.0%	236	28.1	55.2	45.5	58.1	49.1							$8,580	$1,212	$7,369
Legacy High School	Public	9-12	3500 Neely Ave	Midland	79707	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1600	2,656	140	19.0	42.6%	612 (23.0%)	191 (7.2%)	1,733 (65.2%)	57 (2.1%)	6 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	54 (2.0%)	27.2	1468^th of 1987 public high schools	26.1%		26.4	1461^st of 1961 public high schools	25.5%	7	2.6	40.9	2.0	47.9	58.2							$9,240	$651	$8,589
Midland Alternative Program	Public	7-12	2101 W Missouri	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-4700	18	9	1.8	66.7%	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)	14 (77.8%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$198,131	$1,290	$196,841
Early College H S At Midland College	Public	9-12	3600 N Garfield Allison Fine	Midland	79705	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 685-4641	351	17	20.6	43.0%	71 (20.2%)	44 (12.5%)	202 (57.5%)	31 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	94	17^th of 1987 public high schools	99.1%		92.9	25^th of 1961 public high schools	98.7%	8	93.2	94.5	94.4	98.0	95.3							$7,754	$575	$7,178
Midland High School	Public	7-12	906 W Illinois Ave	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1100	2,577	131	19.6	45.4%	487 (18.9%)	169 (6.6%)	1,838 (71.3%)	22 (0.9%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	51 (2.0%)	17.2	1665^th of 1987 public high schools	16.2%		17.4	1640^th of 1961 public high schools	16.4%	25	1.6	26.2	4.3	39.6	52.4							$9,421	$634	$8,787
Viola M Coleman High School	Public	9-12	1600 E Golf Course Rd	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-5000	201	17	11.5	60.7%	42 (20.9%)	20 (10.0%)	132 (65.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	9.6	1796^th of 1987 public high schools	9.6%		9.7	1757^th of 1961 public high schools	10.4%	39	4.4	38.3	14.3	25.3	35.7							$17,716	$1,008	$16,708
Greenwood High School	Public	9-12	2600 Fm 1379	Midland	79706	Midland County	Greenwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 683-6461	848	58	14.5	39.0%	370 (43.6%)	2 (0.2%)	450 (53.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.2%)	52.6	874^th of 1987 public high schools	56.0%		51	905^th of 1961 public high schools	53.9%	31	34.9	46.2	66.4	76.0	63.9							$12,057	$758	$11,299
Permian High School	Public	9-12	1800 E 42nd St	Odessa	79762	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 456-0039	4,126	216	19.1	60.8%	792 (19.2%)	236 (5.7%)	2,946 (71.4%)	44 (1.1%)	15 (0.4%)	16 (0.4%)	77 (1.9%)	23.2	1560^th of 1987 public high schools	21.5%		25.7	1484^th of 1961 public high schools	24.3%	76	16.8	44.3	38.8	44.0	43.3							$9,727	$1,260	$8,468

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