Is Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena a good school?

Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena?

In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena.

What is the racial makeup of Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena?

Students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena are 84% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Summary:

Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Pasadena, Texas, with a small student population of 142 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic, making up 83.8% of the student population, and it is part of the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) district, which is ranked 953 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data paints a concerning picture of Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena, which consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Texas, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very poor academic performance. The school has had abysmal 4-year graduation rates, ranging from only 11.5% to 19% over the past 4 years, significantly lower than the state and nearby district averages. Correspondingly, the school has had very high dropout rates, ranging from 13.9% to 42.5% over the past 5 years. Across all STAAR End-of-Course exams, Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena students perform well below state and nearby district averages, with only 0% of students proficient in Algebra I in 2023-2024, compared to 44.73% statewide.

When comparing Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena to nearby public high schools like Yes Prep - Southeast, Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby, and the high schools in the Pasadena Independent School District, the differences in academic performance are stark, with these nearby schools significantly outperforming Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena across a variety of metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school's performance is especially weak for certain student subgroups, with its Hispanic, male, and English Language Learner students all ranking in the bottom 10% of their respective subgroups in Texas.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

320 Southmore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77506

(832) 730-4570

District: Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1907^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,921

Student/teacher ratio: 31.2

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.8%

African American:

8.5%

White:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena ranks worse than 96% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.84. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.8%), African American (8.5%), White (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena is 31.2. 5 high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena is $6,921. 6 high schools in the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena 1907^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena in the ranking list.)

Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen):

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) 953^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

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Rank History for all students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	3.90	1769^th	1857	4.7%
2021	2.47	1842^nd	1861	1.0%
2022	3.80	1813^th	1876	3.4%
2023	4.29	1865^th	1961	4.9%
2024	3.84	1907^th	1987	4.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.32	1088^th	1113	2.2%
2019	15.42	1094^th	1136	3.7%
2021	10.09	1191^st	1195	0.3%
2022	11.42	1234^th	1278	3.4%
2023	10.33	1305^th	1371	4.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.25	1304^th	1347	3.2%
2019	17.70	1294^th	1357	4.6%
2021	18.00	1316^th	1382	4.8%
2022	25.50	1166^th	1418	17.8%
2023	52.78	523^rd	1478	64.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	4.27	1768^th	1794	1.4%
2019	5.16	1744^th	1818	4.1%
2021	3.77	1820^th	1848	1.5%
2022	4.52	1788^th	1847	3.2%
2023	3.68	1842^nd	1897	2.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	1.82	1763^rd	1781	1.0%
2019	2.24	1757^th	1798	2.3%
2021	1.31	1806^th	1815	0.5%
2022	1.93	1812^th	1841	1.6%
2023	4.30	1791^st	1891	5.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	9.08	1756^th	1784	1.6%
2019	12.97	1708^th	1810	5.6%
2021	8.59	1795^th	1829	1.9%
2022	10.74	1752^nd	1837	4.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	4.39	1769^th	1803	1.9%
2019	5.07	1758^th	1824	3.6%
2021	4.79	1782^nd	1840	3.2%
2022	4.62	1784^th	1853	3.7%
2023	3.84	1851^st	1913	3.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.61	1673^rd	1691	1.1%
2019	4.89	1647^th	1714	3.9%
2021	3.27	1715^th	1743	1.6%
2022	4.65	1693^rd	1762	3.9%
2023	5.00	1729^th	1820	5.0%

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Rank History for White students at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.59	1234^th	1539	19.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	4	1	62	0	67
2018	8	5	184	0	197
2019	19	3	136	0	158
2020	6	6	156	1	169
2021	8	6	181	1	196
2022	3	7	106	0	116
2023	8	12	119	3	142

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	67	4.5	14.7	95.5
2018	197	5.1	38.1	93.4
2019	158	6.5	24.2	91.1
2020	169	6.7	25.0	98.2
2021	196	5.8	33.2	98.5
2022	116	5.6	20.5	97.4
2023	142	4.5	31.2	71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	67	4.5	14.7	95.5
2018	197	5.1	38.1	93.4
2019	158	6.5	24.2	91.1
2020	169	6.7	25.0	98.2
2021	196	5.8	33.2	98.5
2022	116	5.6	20.5	97.4
2023	142	4.5	31.2	71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$379 (4.2%)	$8,717 (95.8%)	$9,096
2020	$926 (9.4%)	$8,891 (90.6%)	$9,817
2021	$646 (9.3%)	$6,275 (90.7%)	$6,921

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1769^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1865^th of 1961 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena)	4	4
End of Course Algebra I (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	2	3	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena)	10	4	6%
End of Course Biology (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	10	5	5%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena)	6	10	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	5	9	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena)	11	20	9%
End of Course English II Reading (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	7	11	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena)	35	33	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen))	29	24	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	158	142	10.1%
African American	3	12	300%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	136	119	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	8	57.9%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.1%	71.8%	19.3%

Schools Near Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena	Public, Charter	9-12	320 Southmore Ave	Pasadena	77506	Harris County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 730-4570	142	5	31.2	71.8%	8 (5.6%)	12 (8.5%)	119 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	3.8	1907^th of 1987 public high schools	4.0%		4.3	1865^th of 1961 public high schools	4.9%	42	0.0	8.3	14.3	14.3	29.6									$6,921	$646	$6,275
Pasadena High School	Public	9-12	206 S Shaver	Pasadena	77506	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 740-0310	2,221	153	14.5	90.0%	67 (3.0%)	34 (1.5%)	2,108 (94.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	7 (0.3%)	35.6	1297^th of 1987 public high schools	34.7%		39.6	1180^th of 1961 public high schools	39.8%	117	36.4	48.4	39.6	51.8	62.2									$10,785	$1,293	$9,491
Sam Rayburn High School	Public	9-12	2121 Cherrybrook Ln	Pasadena	77502	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 740-0330	2,645	182	14.5	86.3%	107 (4.0%)	89 (3.4%)	2,426 (91.7%)	6 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	33.8	1328^th of 1987 public high schools	33.2%		37.1	1237^th of 1961 public high schools	36.9%	91	42.3	51.0	35.6	41.3	65.1									$10,283	$889	$9,394
Unlimited Visions Aftercare	Public, Charter	8-12	907 Preston Dr	Pasadena	77503	Harris County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 633-0795	15	2	6.4		4 (26.7%)	4 (26.7%)	6 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)														$28,643	$2,518	$26,126
South Houston High School	Public	9-12	3820 S Shaver	South Houston	77587	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 740-0350	2,213	158	13.9	87.1%	54 (2.4%)	227 (10.3%)	1,906 (86.1%)	15 (0.7%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.3%)	25.8	1500^th of 1987 public high schools	24.5%		30.5	1376^th of 1961 public high schools	29.8%	124	32.2	44.5	33.2	39.2	56.4									$10,634	$864	$9,769
Chavez High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8501 Howard	Houston	77017	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 495-6950	2,272	138	16.4	93.2%	28 (1.2%)	164 (7.2%)	1,998 (87.9%)	72 (3.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	25.8	1503^rd of 1987 public high schools	24.4%		19.6	1601^st of 1961 public high schools	18.4%	98	42.4	35.5	33.6	39.4	57.2									$10,054	$1,154	$8,900
The Summit (High School)	Public	9-12	1838 E Sam Houston Pkwy S	Pasadena	77503	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 740-0290	148	16	9.4	89.2%	8 (5.4%)	16 (10.8%)	123 (83.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	1878^th of 1987 public high schools	5.5%		5.1	1848^th of 1961 public high schools	5.8%	30	5.1	17.1	12.8	16.7	35.7									$67,837	$2,347	$65,489
Yes Prep - Southeast	Public, Charter	6-12	353 Crenshaw Rd	Houston	77034	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 967-9400	969	59	16.5	82.6%	11 (1.1%)	23 (2.4%)	924 (95.4%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	57.5	745^th of 1987 public high schools	62.5%		60.5	668^th of 1961 public high schools	65.9%	77	35.1	47.1	68.7	76.1	81.6	61.4	59.2	61.9	33.3	34.6	24.4	31.0	13.5	$10,415	$1,351	$9,064
Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby	Public, Charter	9-12	9020 Gulf Fwy	Dallas	75208	Dallas County	Texans Can Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 379-4226	317	14	23.1	87.7%	3 (0.9%)	79 (24.9%)	234 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3	1940^th of 1987 public high schools	2.4%		3.3	1897^th of 1961 public high schools	3.3%	43	8.7	6.6	5.8	4.7	13.2									$10,072	$2,196	$7,876
Galena Park High School	Public	9-12	1000 Keene	Galena Park	77547	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-2800	1,914	119	16.0	87.3%	110 (5.7%)	61 (3.2%)	1,734 (90.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	44.7	1055^th of 1987 public high schools	46.9%		42.9	1115^th of 1961 public high schools	43.1%	60	46.9	48.4	46.8	54.2	71.7									$11,600	$1,179	$10,422

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