Is Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science a good school?

Yes! Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 74 th of 1987 Texas high schools.

How many students attend Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science?

In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science.

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science?

Students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science are 61% White, 28% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Summary:

Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science (ATEMS) is a public high school in Abilene, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 372. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming the district and state averages across key academic metrics.

ATEMS boasts a remarkable 100% 4-year graduation rate and an exceptionally low dropout rate, far surpassing the nearby Cooper High School and Abilene High School in the Abilene Independent School District (ISD). The school's specialized focus on STEM subjects, along with its strong performance across diverse student subgroups, including underrepresented minorities and economically disadvantaged students, are particularly noteworthy. Despite having a lower per-student spending compared to the other Abilene ISD high schools, ATEMS consistently delivers exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting the school has unique practices and strategies that contribute to its outstanding success.

When compared to high schools outside the Abilene ISD, such as Eula High School, Clyde High School, and Wylie High School, ATEMS maintains a competitive edge in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. This further highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at this remarkable high school within the Abilene area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2034 Quantum Loop
Abilene, TX 79602

(325) 794-4140

District: Abilene Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,635

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 372

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks better than 96.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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: White (60.8%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is 11.5. 3 high schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science employs 32.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is $8,635, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science 74^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science in the ranking list.)

Abilene Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Abilene Independent School District (Isd) 676^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	76.12	188^th	1672	88.8%
2012	65.45	408^th	1603	74.5%
2013	58.60	654^th	1652	60.4%
2014	64.56	527^th	1734	69.6%
2015	66.36	523^rd	1743	70.0%
2016	75.56	222^nd	1762	87.4%
2017	76.78	233^rd	1777	86.9%
2018	81.46	165^th	1797	90.8%
2019	86.81	99^th	1857	94.7%
2021	84.98	121^st	1861	93.5%
2022	84.07	135^th	1876	92.8%
2023	83.52	155^th	1961	92.1%
2024	89.04	74^th	1987	96.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	87.14	26^th	582	95.5%
2019	93.48	14^th	604	97.7%
2023	24.53	536^th	677	20.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	85.71	92^nd	1418	93.5%
2023	93.63	50^th	1478	96.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.34	151^st	1794	91.6%
2019	88.81	85^th	1818	95.3%
2021	82.75	117^th	1848	93.7%
2022	82.81	130^th	1847	93.0%
2023	84.51	122^nd	1897	93.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.45	234^th	1781	86.9%
2019	81.97	148^th	1798	91.8%
2021	77.38	259^th	1815	85.7%
2022	78.26	204^th	1841	88.9%
2023	77.47	229^th	1891	87.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.48	125^th	1137	89.0%
2019	71.06	134^th	1145	88.3%
2021	74.66	101^st	1177	91.4%
2022	71.13	277^th	1172	76.4%
2023	72.06	159^th	1182	86.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.85	93^rd	1784	94.8%
2019	90.19	71^st	1810	96.1%
2021	77.80	164^th	1829	91.0%
2022	78.26	176^th	1837	90.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.55	166^th	1803	90.8%
2019	88.53	86^th	1824	95.3%
2021	87.14	100^th	1840	94.6%
2022	86.94	101^st	1853	94.5%
2023	85.66	118^th	1913	93.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	94.04	38^th	1013	96.2%
2019	93.76	41^st	1024	96.0%
2022	73.83	170^th	1031	83.5%
2023	94.38	37^th	1069	96.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.17	189^th	1691	88.8%
2019	81.07	171^st	1714	90.0%
2021	72.39	300^th	1743	82.8%
2022	77.38	200^th	1762	88.6%
2023	82.57	144^th	1820	92.1%

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Rank History for White students at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.85	213^th	1539	86.2%
2019	85.77	78^th	1526	94.9%
2021	86.32	67^th	1510	95.6%
2022	79.64	148^th	1525	90.3%
2023	79.15	161^st	1576	89.8%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	46	13	1	27	1	n/a	n/a	88
2011	87	10	2	54	1	0	8	162
2012	154	17	2	76	2	0	12	263
2013	178	17	2	96	2	0	13	308
2014	186	27	2	92	3	0	10	320
2015	219	24	1	133	4	0	12	393
2016	188	21	5	140	1	0	14	369
2017	177	19	8	137	5	0	15	361
2018	179	19	7	137	4	0	11	357
2019	170	18	12	116	2	0	11	329
2020	173	20	9	108	2	0	9	321
2021	195	16	8	112	1	0	11	343
2022	213	19	10	98	0	0	10	350
2023	226	21	7	103	0	0	15	372

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	88	6.2	14.1	50
2011	162	13.1	12.2	42.6
2012	263	18.3	14.3	47.5
2013	308	20.3	15.1	46.4
2014	320	20.8	15.3	46.6
2015	393	21.0	18.7	44.5
2016	369	21.0	17.5	44.4
2017	361	21.9	16.4	47.9
2018	357	21.7	16.4	51.8
2019	329	22.7	14.4	41.9
2020	321	21.8	14.7	41.1
2021	343	20.6	16.6	40.5
2022	350	30.8	11.3	37.7
2023	372	32.3	11.5	50.8

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 Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	88	6.2	14.1	50
2011	162	13.1	12.2	42.6
2012	263	18.3	14.3	47.5
2013	308	20.3	15.1	46.4
2014	320	20.8	15.3	46.6
2015	393	21.0	18.7	44.5
2016	369	21.0	17.5	44.4
2017	361	21.9	16.4	47.9
2018	357	21.7	16.4	51.8
2019	329	22.7	14.4	41.9
2020	321	21.8	14.7	41.1
2021	343	20.6	16.6	40.5
2022	350	30.8	11.3	37.7
2023	372	32.3	11.5	50.8

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 Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,027 (12.9%)	$6,956 (87.1%)	$7,983
2020	$540 (6.6%)	$7,674 (93.4%)	$8,214
2021	$741 (8.6%)	$7,895 (91.4%)	$8,635

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 155^th of 1961 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science)	68	57	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	68	36	32%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science)	92	84	8%
End of Course Biology (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	52	48	4%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science)	90	82	8%
End of Course English I Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	45	47	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science)	89	91	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	45	54	9%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science)	89	90	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	70	73	3%
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	329	372	13.1%
African American	18	21	16.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	12	7	41.7%
Hispanic	116	103	11.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	226	32.9%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	50.8%	8.9%

Schools Near Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

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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 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th 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
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science	Public	9-12	2034 Quantum Loop	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 794-4140	372	32	11.5	50.8%	226 (60.8%)	21 (5.6%)	103 (27.7%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	89	74^th of 1987 public high schools	96.3%		83.5	155^th of 1961 public high schools	92.1%	81	66.7	87.6	89.8	91.7	91.0							$8,635	$741	$7,895
Woodson Center For Excellence	Public	7-12	342 Cockerell	Abilene	79601	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 671-4736	139	17	8.1	84.9%	34 (24.5%)	19 (13.7%)	82 (59.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	3.2	1935^th of 1987 public high schools	2.6%		6.2	1827^th of 1961 public high schools	6.8%	108	0.0	0.0	11.8	11.1	19.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$14,743	$1,487	$13,256
Daep	Public	6-12	625 S 8th St	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 794-4150	100	6	17.8	85.0%	24 (24.0%)	24 (24.0%)	47 (47.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)								(n/a)												$20,756	$1,200	$19,556
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	7-12	889 S 25th St	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 671-4648	11	2	5.5	54.5%	4 (36.4%)	1 (9.1%)	6 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96.2	4^th of 1987 public high schools	99.8%					(n/a)				100.0								$28,003	$1,117	$26,886
Abilene High School	Public	9-12	2800 N 6th St	Abilene	79603	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 677-1731	1,966	123	15.9	68.5%	613 (31.2%)	267 (13.6%)	1,008 (51.3%)	21 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	52 (2.6%)	40	1173^rd of 1987 public high schools	41.0%		37.9	1220^th of 1961 public high schools	37.8%	47	32.4	48.3	46.1	55.7	66.7							$9,566	$1,582	$7,984
Premier H S Of Abilene	Public, Charter	9-12	3161 S 23rd St Ste 4	Abilene	79605	Taylor County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 698-8111	146	7	20.8	78.1%	85 (58.2%)	2 (1.4%)	53 (36.3%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	62	633^rd of 1987 public high schools	68.1%		45.6	1051^st of 1961 public high schools	46.4%	418		30.0	66.7	73.3	74.4							$9,529	$2,744	$6,784
Cooper High School	Public	9-12	3639 Sayles Blvd	Abilene	79605	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 691-1000	1,716	116	14.8	64.5%	602 (35.1%)	258 (15.0%)	742 (43.2%)	33 (1.9%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	74 (4.3%)	36.8	1266^th of 1987 public high schools	36.3%		36.2	1257^th of 1961 public high schools	35.9%	9	28.8	44.8	40.4	52.1	73.1							$10,407	$1,825	$8,581
Oceans Behavioral Health	Public	7-12	4225 Woods Pl	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 698-6600	3	1	3.0		2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$24,099	$7,529	$16,571
Wylie High School	Public	9-12	4502 Antilley Rd	Abilene	79606	Taylor County	Wylie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 690-1181	1,467	100	14.6	17.5%	991 (67.6%)	71 (4.8%)	305 (20.8%)	39 (2.7%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	55 (3.7%)	77.8	246^th of 1987 public high schools	87.6%		76.8	275^th of 1961 public high schools	86.0%	29	59.7	74.8	78.8	78.5	86.1							$8,653	$2,256	$6,398
Clyde High School	Public	9-12	500 Hays Rd	Clyde	79510	Callahan County	Clyde Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 893-2161	441	40	10.9	41.0%	344 (78.0%)	4 (0.9%)	76 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.6%)	67.7	487^th of 1987 public high schools	75.5%		69.3	445^th of 1961 public high schools	77.3%	42	60.0	66.1	70.0	65.3	80.4							$13,124	$1,254	$11,870

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