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Richard Milburn Academy (Midland)

Charter | 9-12 | 231 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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
17%

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

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
55%

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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

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

Math

All Students25%
Female26%
Male24%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Special educationn/a
Not special education26%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English25%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant26%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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%
Female79%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students37%
Female43%
Male32%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Special educationn/a
Not special education38%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English37%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant37%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female33%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Special educationn/a
Not special education45%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant44%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students67%
Female45%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
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%
Female85%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education0%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female63%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education0%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female67%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education0%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female93%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%
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 49% 48%
White 41% 34%
Black 9% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3306 Andrews Hwy
Midland, TX 79703
Phone: (432) 522-7200

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