Serving 21 students in grades 5-12, Griscom Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 21 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
95%
15%
White
5%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Griscom Juvenile Detention Center?
21 students attend Griscom Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Griscom Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Griscom Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Griscom Juvenile Detention Center located?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is located in the Grand Center neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Grand Center.
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