Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)'s student population of 136 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8061 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
34%
54%
Black
44%
13%
White
9%
24%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)'s ranking?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is ranked #8061 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
The graduation rate of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is 35-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
136 students attend Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) offer ?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) part of?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is part of Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) School District.
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