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Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)
High School · Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen) · Killeen, TX
A Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen) charter high school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
802 N 8TH ST, Killeen, TX 76541
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Killeen), 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
$36,739
Median home value
$97,500
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76541; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–9 | 1.4 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Killeen H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,166 | Compare → |
| Killeen Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–10 | 2.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Gateway H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #9 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 Alter H S (killeen) is listed in RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)
Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) is a public high school in Killeen, TX, part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), serving approximately 122 students in grades 9th-12th with a 40.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,086 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)
What grades does Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) serve?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) is 40.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) rank in TX?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) ranks #8,086 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) a charter school?
Yes, Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) a Title I school?
No, Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)?
71.3% of students at Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) 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
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 40.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bell County
- Phone
- (254) 634-4444
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 76541)
- 18,571
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 76541; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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