Serving 33 students in grades 7-11, Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 33 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Juvenile Detention Center ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.17, 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
#1856 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juvenile Detention Center's ranking?
Juvenile Detention Center is ranked #1856 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
33 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Juvenile Detention Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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