Serving 22 students in grades 8-12, Juvenile Detent Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Juvenile Detent Center's student population of 22 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Juvenile Detent Center ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juvenile Detent Center is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3311 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
32%
25%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Juvenile Detent Center's ranking?
Juvenile Detent Center is ranked #3311 out of 8,096 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 44% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Detent Center?
22 students attend Juvenile Detent Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Juvenile Detent Center students are Black, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detent Center?
Juvenile Detent Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detent Center offer ?
Juvenile Detent Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Juvenile Detent Center part of?
Juvenile Detent Center is part of Longview Independent School District.
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