Serving 18 students in grades 7-11, Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center serves the entire district of Jourdanton, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 279.5 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 21 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center's student population of 18 students has grown by 260% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center is 0.11, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
50%
5%
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 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center?
18 students attend Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center?
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center offer ?
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center part of?
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center is part of Jourdanton Independent School District.
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