Juvenile Detention Center

9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 11 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 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : <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 11 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
11 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. 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
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
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
9%
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
73%
68%
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
1%
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.
0.43
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
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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?
11 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Juvenile Detention Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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