Tri Co Juvenile Detent

9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 9 students in grades 7-12, Tri Co Juvenile Detent ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri Co Juvenile Detent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Tri Co Juvenile Detent's student population of 9 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
9 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Tri Co Juvenile Detent ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri Co Juvenile Detent is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tri Co Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tri Co Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tri Co Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
33%
53%
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Black
22%
13%
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White
45%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Tri Co Juvenile Detent and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tri Co Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tri Co Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri Co Juvenile Detent's ranking?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tri Co Juvenile Detent?
9 students attend Tri Co Juvenile Detent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tri Co Juvenile Detent students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri Co Juvenile Detent?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri Co Juvenile Detent offer ?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tri Co Juvenile Detent part of?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent is part of Sherman Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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