Serving 165 students in grades 4-12, Harris County Juvenile Detention 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 165 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
165 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is 0.56, 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
#8087 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center's ranking?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is ranked #8087 out of 8,096 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?
165 students attend Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harris County Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is part of Excel Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center located?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is located in the Downtown Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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