Juvenile Detention Center

1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 7 students in grades 5-12, Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 7 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
7 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
(16-17)
<50%
51%
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(17-18)
<50%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
57%
25%
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Black
14%
5%
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White
29%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA 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 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
7 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Juvenile Detention Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Yakima School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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