Serving 94 students in grades 7-12, Detent Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Detent Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Detent Center's student population of 94 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Detent Center 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 Detent Center is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8079 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
52%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
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 Detent Center's ranking?
Detent Center is ranked #8079 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detent Center?
The graduation rate of Detent Center is 5%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Detent Center?
94 students attend Detent Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Detent Center students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detent Center?
Detent Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Detent Center offer ?
Detent Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Detent Center part of?
Detent Center is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Detent Center located?
Detent Center is located in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Bonnie Brae.
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