Below Average
#7278 of 8,552 schools in TX
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
High School · Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen) · Corpus Christi, TX
A Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen) charter high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3512 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
- Math 9% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 18% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), 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
$60,387
Median home value
$178,800
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78411; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,588 | Compare → |
| Annapolis Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Richard Milburn Academy AmarilloCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 122 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $9,097NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi is listed in RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi is a public high school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), serving approximately 210 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,278 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi serve?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi is 26.2:1. 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 Corpus Christi rank in TX?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi ranks #7,278 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Corpus Christi?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi a charter school?
Yes, Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi a Title I school?
No, Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi?
74.3% of students at Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi 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
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Nueces County
- Phone
- (361) 225-4424
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78411)
- 24,061
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 78411; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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