Juvenile Detention Center serves 61 students in grades 2-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 61 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
44%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
61 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 42% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Manatee School District.
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