Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2020)

Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center serves 4 students in grades 4-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
4 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
≥50%
78%
(17-18)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
25%
54%
White
75%
24%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.38

Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center?
4 students attend Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center?
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center is part of Groesbeck Independent School District.

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