Serving 4 students in grades 4-12, Limestone County Juvenile Detention 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
75%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX 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 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center?
4 students attend Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center?
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center is part of Groesbeck Independent School District.
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