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Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 24 students in grades 7-12, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 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 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : ≤20%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Travis County Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 24 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
24 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is 0.67, 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%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Travis County Juvenile Detention Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(14-15)
≤20%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Travis County Juvenile 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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 Travis County Juvenile Detention Center's ranking?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 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).
What is the graduation rate of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is 20%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
24 students attend Travis County Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Travis County Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center located?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is located in the Greater South River City neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Greater South River City.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : ≤20%
  • : 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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