Juvenile Detention Center

9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 9 students in grades 1-12, Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 9 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
9 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
(12-13)
<50%
53%
(12-13)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
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8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
100%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Juvenile Detention Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
20%
32%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
9 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Juvenile Detention Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Hillsboro R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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