Excellent
#185 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 2% in state
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
High School · Abilene ISD · Abilene, TX
An Abilene ISD high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2034 QUANTUM LOOP, Abilene, TX 79602
- Math 73% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,193/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abilene), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullin New Horizons AbilieneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 2.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.3 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Taylor County Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11 | 2.3 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| DaepEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Abilene ISD
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #1 of 24
- District spending per student
- $11,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is listed in ABILENE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is a public high school in Abilene, TX, part of Abilene ISD, serving approximately 386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
What's said publicly about Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
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 #185 of 8,552 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 9.1 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, 2010-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (325) 794-4140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 79602)
- 26,588
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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