Serving 4 students in grades 5-11, Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention 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 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-11
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 4 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center is 0.63, 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
50%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center?
4 students attend Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center?
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-11
What school district is Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center is part of Midland Independent School District.
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