Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)'s student population of 144 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is 0.49, 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
#8147 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)'s ranking?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is ranked #8147 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is 15-19%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)?
144 students attend Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) offer ?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) part of?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) located?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is located in the Century Plaza neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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