Serving 213 students in grades 5-12, Dallas County Juvenile Justice ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dallas County Juvenile Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dallas County Juvenile Justice's student population of 213 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Dallas County Juvenile Justice ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas County Juvenile Justice is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8136 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
53%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
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 is Dallas County Juvenile Justice's ranking?
Dallas County Juvenile Justice is ranked #8136 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dallas County Juvenile Justice often compared to?
Dallas County Juvenile Justiceis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hill High School, Berkner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dallas County Juvenile Justice?
The graduation rate of Dallas County Juvenile Justice is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dallas County Juvenile Justice?
213 students attend Dallas County Juvenile Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dallas County Juvenile Justice students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas County Juvenile Justice?
Dallas County Juvenile Justice has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas County Juvenile Justice offer ?
Dallas County Juvenile Justice offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Dallas County Juvenile Justice part of?
Dallas County Juvenile Justice is part of Academy For Academic Excellence School District.
In what neighborhood is Dallas County Juvenile Justice located?
Dallas County Juvenile Justice is located in the West Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in West Dallas.
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