Serving 47 students in grades 6-12, Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed's student population of 47 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
45%
21%
White
4%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
47 students attend Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed offer ?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed part of?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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