Serving 21 students in grades 6-12, Tri Co Juvenile Detent ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri Co Juvenile Detent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Tri Co Juvenile Detent's student population of 21 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
21 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tri Co Juvenile Detent ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri Co Juvenile Detent is 0.71, which is more 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
#3311 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri Co Juvenile Detent's ranking?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent is ranked #3311 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 44% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tri Co Juvenile Detent?
21 students attend Tri Co Juvenile Detent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Tri Co Juvenile Detent students are White, 33% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri Co Juvenile Detent?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri Co Juvenile Detent offer ?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tri Co Juvenile Detent part of?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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