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Public high school · Abilene ISD · Abilene, Texas

Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science

Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science rates 8.3, among the strongest high schools in Abilene ISD, where the rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.3this school

8.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Abilene ISD median is 5.8.

#714 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Abilene ISD: 5 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

An Abilene ISD high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 714 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 1 of 24 in Abilene ISD.

Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is listed in Abilene ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math76%31 points above the Texas average of 45%91 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading87%32 points above the Texas average of 55%187 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.2025 STAAR; 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.9
25% of the rating
Academics
9.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 79602; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$84,845
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
5
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,990/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Abilene. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Abilene), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
36.5% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The Academy for Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (ATEMS) is a specialized program within the Abilene Independent School District (AISD) 1. It provides unique learning experiences for qualifying students interested in specific areas of academic exploration 1. ATEMS is listed alongside Holland Medical and the Center for Innovation at McMurry University as part of AISD's specialized learning opportunities 1. The district offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses designed to prepare students for high-skill careers and industry-based certifications 1. AISD also supports military families facing deployment and relocation challenges 1. The district's athletic programs include sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, golf, powerlifting, track, and cross country 1. Fine arts offerings encompass elementary classes and secondary-level band, choir, drill team, music theory, orchestra, speech, theatre arts, and visual arts 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.abileneisd.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science serve?

Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?

Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science rank in TX?

Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks #714 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science a charter school?

No, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science a Title I school?

No, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?

46.9% of students at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
386
Student-teacher ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Taylor County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 24
Schools in district
28
District spending per student
$11,604
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 79602)
26,588
Area average commute
17.4 min
Area median age
37.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.