Serving 9 students in grades 5-11, Juvenile 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 <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-11
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Juvenile Detent Center's student population of 9 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Detent Center 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
56%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Detent Center?
9 students attend Juvenile Detent Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Juvenile Detent Center students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detent Center?
Juvenile Detent Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detent Center offer ?
Juvenile Detent Center offers enrollment in grades 5-11
What school district is Juvenile Detent Center part of?
Juvenile Detent Center is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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