Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)
Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)
Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) is located in Killeen, TX and is in Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen) School District. It is a charter school that serves 152 students in grades 9-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)'s test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)'s students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)'s test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)'s students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
1001 East Veterans Memorial BL, Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Transformative Charter Academy 0.6 miles |  |
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| Career and Technology Education (Cate) 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Killeen High School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Belton High School 1.8 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 152
53%
47%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) had 67% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
49%
Hispanic
22%
White
22%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District Spending
$9,882Per Pupil
The Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) spends $9,882 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 52% on instruction, 48% on support services, 0% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School DistrictTest Scores
About the TAKS
What is it?
The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.
English Language Arts
school
53%
district
53%
state
85%
Science
school
14%
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14%
state
59%
Social Studies
school
36%
district
36%
state
87%
English Language Arts
school
72%
district
72%
state
91%
Math
school
63%
district
63%
state
81%
Science
school
46%
district
46%
state
78%
Social Studies
school
58%
district
58%
state
94%
Math
school
9%
district
9%
state
64%
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Reading
school
70%
district
70%
state
87%
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English Language Arts
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64%
district
64%
state
89%
Math
school
28%
district
28%
state
66%
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Science
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33%
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33%
state
65%
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Social Studies
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67%
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67%
state
89%
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English Language Arts
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63%
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63%
state
91%
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Math
school
30%
district
30%
state
80%
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Science
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45%
district
45%
state
81%
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Social Studies
school
80%
district
80%
state
95%
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Math
school
4%
district
4%
state
67%
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Reading
school
73%
district
73%
state
87%
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English Language Arts
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51%
district
51%
state
88%
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Math
school
19%
district
19%
state
65%
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Science
school
24%
district
24%
state
66%
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Social Studies
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59%
district
59%
state
90%
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English Language Arts
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72%
district
72%
state
92%
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Math
school
29%
district
29%
state
81%
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Science
school
41%
district
41%
state
85%
change 13%
Social Studies
school
70%
district
70%
state
97%
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Math
school
13%
district
13%
state
70%
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Reading
school
83%
district
83%
state
92%
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English Language Arts
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71%
district
71%
state
90%
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Math
school
25%
district
25%
state
74%
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Science
school
30%
district
30%
state
74%
change 8%
Social Studies
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64%
district
64%
state
93%
change 1%
English Language Arts
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73%
district
73%
state
93%
change 66%
Math
school
48%
district
48%
state
89%
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Science
school
66%
district
66%
state
91%
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Social Studies
school
92%
district
92%
state
98%
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Math
school
22%
district
22%
state
70%
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Reading
school
59%
district
59%
state
89%
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English Language Arts
school
55%
district
55%
state
91%
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Math
school
23%
district
23%
state
74%
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Science
school
23%
district
23%
state
76%
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Social Studies
school
50%
district
50%
state
93%
change 18%
English Language Arts
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86%
district
86%
state
95%
change 17%
Math
school
56%
district
56%
state
90%
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Science
school
59%
district
59%
state
91%
change 5%
Social Studies
school
97%
district
97%
state
99%
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TestRating
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