Serving 388 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)33%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)45-49%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Richard Milburn Academy (Ector County) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County is 45-49%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County?
388 students attend Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County?
Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County offer ?
Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County part of?
Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County is part of Richard Milburn Academy (Ector County) School District.
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