Serving 540 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida 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 Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richard Milburn Academy's student population of 540 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Milburn Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Milburn Academy is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3692 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
38%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Milburn Academy's ranking?
Richard Milburn Academy is ranked #3692 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy is 70%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy?
540 students attend Richard Milburn Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Richard Milburn Academy students are Black, 36% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Academy?
Richard Milburn Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy offer ?
Richard Milburn Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Academy part of?
Richard Milburn Academy is part of Volusia School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard Milburn Academy located?
Richard Milburn Academy is located in the Briarwood neighborhood of Daytona Beach, FL.
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