Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Academy 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa's student population of 360 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Milburn Academy 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
#8173 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Milburn Academy Odessa's ranking?
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa is ranked #8173 out of 8,188 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 41% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy Odessa?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy Odessa is 15-19%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Odessa?
360 students attend Richard Milburn Academy Odessa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Richard Milburn Academy Odessa students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Academy Odessa?
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy Odessa offer ?
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Academy Odessa part of?
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.
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