Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Odessa 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 19% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Milburn Odessa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richard Milburn Odessa's student population of 318 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Milburn Odessa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Milburn Odessa is 0.37, 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
#8064 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
19%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Odessa's ranking?
Richard Milburn Odessa is ranked #8064 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Odessa?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Odessa is 19%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Odessa?
318 students attend Richard Milburn Odessa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Richard Milburn Odessa students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Odessa?
Richard Milburn Odessa has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Odessa offer ?
Richard Milburn Odessa offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Odessa part of?
Richard Milburn Odessa is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.
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