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Richard Milburn Academy - Killeen

Charter | 9-12 | 160 students

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Posted May 6, 2010

I went to Richard Milburn for 2 yrs and i loved it there. I also loved the teachers! It does depend on the student to make their dreams come true. I am now Attending ATI Career Training Center in waco texas getting my medical assistant license i graduate June 25th! and I will be moving on up to get my RN and Ultrasound Tech Alyssa Weiss
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 23, 2008

i went there for a year and its a great school i couldnt have asked for a better school experience! Shaina Bayless
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 24, 2008

I feel that no matter what school you go to you can not blame the environment, teachers or the area in which that school it is. It is really up to the student to make their dreams come true. I am sorry to say but if your child is in High School stop blaming the school! I went to Richard Milburn and I want to say I now have a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice graduating top of my class as Suma Cum Laude. I have also applied to law school and I am waiting on a response. With this said, I would recommend Richard Milburn to anyone! Jessica A.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 20, 2008

I graduated from this school in 2005 as the valedictorian and two years early. All because of the support and drive from the instructors. The staff is amazing, all you have to do is ask and you will get the help you need.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 12, 2008

I go to richard milburn at the moment and I do belive that the staff needs to be a little more attentive and do more to help the students but other than that it is a fine institution to help you recover your grades or a place to atleast get an high school education but i would not recomend it to just any student because it does not provide the best education that most kids needs.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2005

My daughter thrived at Milburn! I found teachers to be most responsive when I contacted them. They went out of their way to provide my daughter with extra time and help when needed. Of course, I talked to her every day to find out what was going on at school, areas where she was doing well and areas where she needed extra help. I am one parent who does not expect teachers to do all the work - I believe my constant involvement with my child's studies as well as with her teachers was crucial in helping her to succeed. I would gladly recommend Milburn as a great alternative educational resource. Mrs. Freeman
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2005

I was disappointed with the level of teacher involvement and assistance at Milburn.
—Submitted by lavalle chambers, a parent


Posted July 19, 2004

I am a former student. This school taught me many things such as never give up no matter what. I did not graduate from Richard Milburn but the principal pushed me until I did graduate and for that I owe thanks to the dedication of the teachers at this school. (espicially Mr. Jenkins who pushed me the most)
—Submitted by manuel rodriguez, a former student


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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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
4%

2008

 
 
9%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
33%
Social Studies

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

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
45%
Social Studies

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
80%
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 Students22%
Female12%
Male28%
Black or African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Special education0%
Not special education25%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English22%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant22%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female53%
Male63%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education33%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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 Students55%
Female70%
Male42%
Black or African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Special education0%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students23%
Female14%
Male32%
Black or African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged21%
Special education20%
Not special education23%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English23%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant23%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female9%
Male38%
Black or African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Special education0%
Not special education26%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English23%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant23%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students50%
Female43%
Male57%
Black or African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Special education20%
Not special education54%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant50%
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 Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female60%
Male50%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special education0%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education20%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%
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 Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".

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
Black 44% 14%
Hispanic 27% 48%
White 25% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 47%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 25%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 13%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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802 North 2nd St
Building 6
Killeen, TX 76541
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Phone: (254) 634-4444

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