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Richard Milburn Alternative High School (Lubbock)

Charter | 9-12 | 218 students

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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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students32%
Female47%
Male14%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special education20%
Not special education35%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English32%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant32%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education50%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 Students76%
Female83%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education55%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students31%
Female22%
Male42%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special education20%
Not special education34%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English31%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant31%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students41%
Female32%
Male53%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education10%
Not special education52%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English41%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant41%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education30%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 Students95%
Female93%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education78%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female55%
Male72%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Special education38%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female62%
Male86%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education25%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female90%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%
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".
  • This school did not receive a rating in 2008-2009.

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 48% 48%
White 42% 34%
Black 8% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4902 34th St Ste 10
Lubbock, TX 79410
Phone: (806) 740-0811

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