The Academy of Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Science is a STEM high school founded in 2009 located in Abilene, Texas. ATEMS is a part of the Abilene Independent School District. ATEMS is housed in premises owned by the Texas State Technical College System.
Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science's student population of 384 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is 0.57, which is less 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
#735 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
30%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
58%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science's ranking?
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is ranked #735 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science?
The graduation rate of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science?
384 students attend Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science?
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science offer ?
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science part of?
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science is part of Abilene Independent School District.
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