Juvenile Detent Center

122 Golfview
Richmond, TX 77469
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Bottom 50%
Serving 37 students in grades 6-12, Juvenile Detent 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Juvenile Detent Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Juvenile Detent Center's student population of 37 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
37 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Juvenile Detent Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juvenile Detent Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8125 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
41%
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≤10%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Juvenile Detent Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
35%
53%
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Black
57%
13%
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White
5%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Juvenile Detent Center's ranking?
Juvenile Detent Center is ranked #8125 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Detent Center?
37 students attend Juvenile Detent Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Juvenile Detent Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detent Center?
Juvenile Detent Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detent Center offer ?
Juvenile Detent Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Juvenile Detent Center part of?
Juvenile Detent Center is part of Lamar CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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