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#8015 of 8,552 schools in TX
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban)
High School · Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen) · Houston, TX
A Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen) charter high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
713 E AIRTEX DR, Houston, TX 77073
- Math 4% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 7.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (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
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$72,271
Median home value
$206,700
Median rent
$1,330/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77073; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richey AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Nimitz H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,752 | Compare → |
| Andy Dekaney H SEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,481 | Compare → |
| Davis H S AldineEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 3,264 | 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.
Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 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 Houston (suburban) is listed in RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban)
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), serving approximately 144 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,015 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban)
What grades does Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) serve?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban)?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban)?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) is 28.8:1. 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 Houston (suburban) rank in TX?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) ranks #8,015 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Houston (suburban)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) a charter school?
Yes, Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) 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 Houston (suburban) a Title I school?
No, Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban)?
88.2% of students at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) 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
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (281) 209-3505
- 4-Year Graduation
- 7.5%
- Area population (ZIP 77073)
- 43,684
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 77073; 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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