Serving 417 students in grades 4-12, Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≤1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center's student population of 417 students has grown by 136% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 153% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Change, Transforming Lives
School Rankings
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤1%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center's ranking?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center is ranked #671 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center often compared to?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Empowerment And Enrichment Academy, The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center is 1%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center?
417 students attend Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center offer ?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center part of?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center is part of Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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