Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) serves 160 students in grades 9-12.
Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban)'s student population of 160 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
160 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) is 0.51, 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
#7955 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
60%
53%

Black
36%
13%

White
n/a
26%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
6-9%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban)'s ranking?
Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) is ranked #7955 out of 8,079 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 37% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban)?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) is 6-9%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban)?
160 students attend Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban)?
Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) offer ?
Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) part of?
Richard Milburn Houston (Suburban) is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.
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