Below Average
#2932 of 3,778 schools in FL
Richard Milburn Academy
High School · Volusia · Daytona Beach, FL
A Volusia charter high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1031 MASON AVE, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard Milburn Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richard Milburn Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,132
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chiles AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Amikids VolusiaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Halifax Behavioral ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Mainland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,925 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #62 of 80
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Milburn Academy is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Milburn Academy
Richard Milburn Academy is a public high school in Daytona Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 882 students in grades 9th-12th with a 55.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,932 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Milburn Academy
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy serve?
Richard Milburn Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy?
Richard Milburn Academy has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy is 55.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Milburn Academy rank in FL?
Richard Milburn Academy ranks #2,932 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Richard Milburn Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Milburn Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richard Milburn Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Milburn Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richard Milburn Academy a charter school?
Yes, Richard Milburn Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richard Milburn Academy a Title I school?
No, Richard Milburn Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Milburn Academy?
75.7% of students at Richard Milburn Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 55.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Volusia County
- Phone
- (386) 304-0086
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32117)
- 29,831
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32117; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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