Serving 27 students in grades 6-11, Bell County Juv Det Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
63%
13%
White
18%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Bell County Juv Det Center?
27 students attend Bell County Juv Det Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bell County Juv Det Center students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell County Juv Det Center?
Bell County Juv Det Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bell County Juv Det Center offer ?
Bell County Juv Det Center offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Bell County Juv Det Center part of?
Bell County Juv Det Center is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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