Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Amarillo 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Milburn Amarillo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Richard Milburn Amarillo's student population of 182 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Milburn Amarillo 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 Amarillo is 0.61, 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
#8170 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
49%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Milburn Amarillo's ranking?
Richard Milburn Amarillo is ranked #8170 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Amarillo?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Amarillo is 25-29%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Amarillo?
182 students attend Richard Milburn Amarillo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Richard Milburn Amarillo students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Amarillo?
Richard Milburn Amarillo has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Amarillo offer ?
Richard Milburn Amarillo offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Amarillo part of?
Richard Milburn Amarillo is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.
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