Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center
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Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 13 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-11 |
| Total Students | 13 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (10-11) | 1 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center is 0.48, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 29% |
| Black | 38% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 33% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center is Emotionally Disturbed (0.1 miles away)
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(201) 343-6000 0.1 PK-12 93 - Paramus Multiply Handicaped Special Education School Grades: PK-12 | 65 students
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(201) 343-6000 0.1 PK-12 65 - Paramus N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School Special Education School Grades: PK-12 | 84 students
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(201) 343-6000 0.1 PK-12 84 - Paramus Autistic Special Education School Grades: PK-12 | 217 students
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