Serving 23 students in grades 5-12, Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The Juvenile Detention Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Yakima, WA, covering approximately 23.7 square miles. Most students typically reside within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 23 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
61%
27%
Black
4%
5%
White
26%
47%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA 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 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
23 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Juvenile Detention Center students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Yakima School District.
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