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Richard Milburn Academy - Suburban Houston

Charter | 9-12 | 2220 students

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Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $92,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $840.

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2 stars

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Posted February 2, 2013

I have three boys and all attend RMA in Houston. They love the school and have done a lot better with their grades and attendance. I am not fight them every morning to go to school. The campus is small and the teacher are able to give them the attention they need.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2012

I read the review most of them are nice. I just tried to call the school for information and telephone gives a disconnect message.


Posted December 18, 2008

I would like to say since my daughter started this school she has stated she has learned more in this couple of months than she did the whole year in public school. The classes are smaller to where she can have a one on one interaction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2008

RMA is a great school it gives the students a second chance to get it together. It has all the perks of your traditional high school in a smaller 'family' style' setting. The instructors are really conceerned about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2008

Since my child started this school, his grades have been very good.He also has a better attitude and is more responsible. I am very happy with the school and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2008

I'm a teacher and I had to comment on the parent's comment that RMA would 'make up rules as they go along in the year with any vritten documentation stating the rules.' Our rules are clearly stated in the student handbook, which every student must read and sign at the beginning of the year. Further, the comment that we 'they have poor teachers that do not teach on the things that schools are suppose to teach' is a large misstatement of fact. All of our teachers are trained and have years of experience in the subject they teach. We have a PHD in History who teaches the history courses here. It's like getting a college course for free. Our TAKS passing rates for English and History exceed the state average, and our performance in Science and Math are about on par with the rest of the state.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 22, 2008

RMA's a great school for those who enjoy a close personal relationship between the students and the staff. RMA specializes with helping students on a one on one basis! The hours of class are not very long but effective with the subject at hand. The staff really care, and they make it very easy to enjoy and learn your craft at the same time!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 19, 2008

this is the worst school i have ever worked with. they are so unorganized and they make up rules as they go along in the year with any vritten documentation stating the rules. they have poor teachers that do not teach on the things that schools are suppose to teach. i would not recommend this school for any child
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
18%

2008

 
 
13%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
10%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
5%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
26%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students27%
Female29%
Male25%
Black or African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education28%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English27%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant27%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students67%
Female86%
Male50%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students25%
Female30%
Male20%
Black or African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education21%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English25%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant25%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students30%
Female30%
Male30%
Black or African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education26%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English30%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant30%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students73%
Female84%
Male61%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female64%
Male41%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female57%
Male48%
Black or African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education52%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female87%
Male73%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 54% 50%
Black 38% 13%
White 5% 31%
Asian 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 0%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 53%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school We serve HISD , Spring and Aldine
Percentage of students going to 2-year college 40% (2012)
Percentage of students going to 4-year college 5% (2012)
Percentage of students going to the military 10% (2012)
Percentage of students going to vocational programs 15% (2012)
Percentage of students going directly into the workforce 30% (2012)
Colleges most students attend after graduation Lone Star
Houston Community College
University of Houston
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 64%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 0%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Math specialist(s)
Security personnel
Special education coordinator
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Performance stage
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Verlean West
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Part-time study
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (281) 209-9475

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • College prep
  • Direct instruction
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Project-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Law Enforcement

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Auditorium
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Performance stage
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • None
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


4 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
260
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
600
Students typically come from these schools
We serve HISD , Spring and Aldine

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Lone Star
Houston Community College
University of Houston
Students' post-graduation plans in 2012
2 year college - 40%
4 year college - 5%
Military - 10%
Vocational - 15%
Workforce - 30%
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713 E. Airtex Drive Bld B
Houston, TX 77073
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Phone: (281) 209-3505

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