Serving 21 students in grades 6-12, Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 21 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Juvenile Detention 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 Detention Center is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5303 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juvenile Detention Center's ranking?
Juvenile Detention Center is ranked #5303 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center is 20%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
21 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Juvenile Detention Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 5% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Seguin Independent School District.
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