Youth Village Detention Center

111 Camino Nuevo Rd Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
Youth Village Detention Center serves 12 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Youth Village Detention Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
12 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Youth Village Detention Center is 0.00, which is less 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Youth Village Detention Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Youth Village Detention Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Youth Village Detention Center 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Youth Village Detention Center?
12 students attend Youth Village Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Youth Village Detention Center students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Village Detention Center?
Youth Village Detention Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Youth Village Detention Center offer ?
Youth Village Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Youth Village Detention Center part of?
Youth Village Detention Center is part of United Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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