Juvenile Center (Closed 2016)

700 South Ninth Street
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Juvenile Center serves 57 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
(11-12)
11-19%
68%
(11-12)
21-39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
53%
8%
White
37%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(14-15)
21-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
95%
52%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Center?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81%.
How many students attend Juvenile Center?
57 students attend Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Juvenile Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Center?
Juvenile Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Juvenile Center offer ?
Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Juvenile Center part of?
Juvenile Center is part of Tecumseh School District.

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