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Juvenile Justice Detention Center (Closed 2009)

141 Plaza W
Texarkana, TX 75501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Juvenile Justice Detention Center serves 51 students in grades 4-11. 
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-11
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Juvenile Justice Detention Center?
51 students attend Juvenile Justice Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Juvenile Justice Detention Center students are White, 37% of students are Black, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Juvenile Justice Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Justice Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-11
What school district is Juvenile Justice Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Justice Detention Center is part of Liberty-Eylau Independent School District.

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