Serving 17 students in grades 7-11, Galveston Co Detention Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galveston Co Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Galveston Co Detention Center's student population of 17 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Galveston Co Detention Center is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
18%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX 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 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Galveston Co Detention Center?
17 students attend Galveston Co Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Galveston Co Detention Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galveston Co Detention Center?
Galveston Co Detention Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galveston Co Detention Center offer ?
Galveston Co Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Galveston Co Detention Center part of?
Galveston Co Detention Center is part of Dickinson ISD School District.
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