The Academy of Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Science is a STEM high school founded in 2009 located in Abilene, Texas. ATEMS is a part of the Abilene Independent School District. ATEMS is housed in premises owned by the Texas State Technical College System.
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science's student population of 386 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is 0.56, 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
#831 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
60%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science's ranking?
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is ranked #831 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science?
The graduation rate of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science?
386 students attend Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science?
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science offer ?
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science part of?
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is part of Abilene Independent School District.
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