Juvenile Justice Center serves 16 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 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Justice Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Justice Center's student population of 16 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Justice Center is 0.59, which is more 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)
(09-10)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
56%
15%
White
25%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO 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 53% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Justice Center?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Justice Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Juvenile Justice Center?
16 students attend Juvenile Justice Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Juvenile Justice Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 19% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Justice Center?
Juvenile Justice Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Juvenile Justice Center offer ?
Juvenile Justice Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Justice Center part of?
Juvenile Justice Center is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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