Juvenile Detention Center serves 11 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 11 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
73%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 53% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
11 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Juvenile Detention Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Hillsboro R-III School District.
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