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Juvenile Detent Center

Public, Alternative Grades 4-12

1954^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 3% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

The Juvenile Detent Center in Longview, TX, is a specialized alternative school within the Longview Independent School District (Isd) that serves just 19 students in grades 4 through 12, providing education within a secure juvenile detention facility.

This school operates with an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 4.2:1, offering far more individualized attention than nearby alternatives like Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview (17.4:1) or the massive Texas Virtual Academy At Hallsville. The school's spending is also notably high, averaging over $19,000 per student, reflecting the intensive support and security required for this unique population. While academic performance varies, there are bright spots: in 2024-2025, 40% of 8th graders were proficient in both Reading and Science, a strong result for this setting. However, the most compelling success story is the school's 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, a dramatic improvement from 22.2% just four years prior. This achievement suggests effective strategies for ensuring students either complete their education within the facility or successfully transition to another school upon release.

It is important to understand that this school's data reflects a transient student population facing significant behavioral and legal challenges. The low free/reduced lunch percentage (15.79%) is likely an artifact of data collection for an incarcerated population rather than an indicator of economic advantage. The school operates as a high-cost, high-impact environment where success is measured not just by test scores, but by its ability to stabilize students and keep them connected to education. The 2023-2024 "zero dropout" year demonstrates what this facility can achieve when conditions align, making it a critical safety net within the Longview Independent School District (Isd).

Students ?

4.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,438

Per pupil spending ?

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 Turk St
Longview, TX 75601-5417

(903) 753-3970

District: Longview Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.9%

African American:

26.3%

White:

15.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 31st percentile in 2025 → 3rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (0% vs 54% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (3rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2025

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school0%

District avg68%

Texas avg54%

1,954^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 3%▼ down 7 pts since 2025

From bottom 10% (2025) to bottom 3% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

445^th of 951Longview Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	2.5	1954 of 2009	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	10.8	1772 of 1974	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	6.9	975 of 1024	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.4	992 of 1013	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	75.0	211 of 1829	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	6.9	1786 of 1810	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.7	1663 of 1784	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	2.9	1902 of 1954	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	17.1	1561 of 1853	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.5	702 of 1840	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	8.2	1687 of 1803	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	41.7	924 of 1510	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

At Risk (2021)88th percentile

White (2021)39th percentile

African American (2019)5th percentile

Male (2026)3rd percentile~ school

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Juvenile Detent Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	310 Turk St	Longview	75601	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 753-3970	19	4	4.2	15.8%	3 (15.8%)	5 (26.3%)	11 (57.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0																		$28,438
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3201 N Eastman Rd	Longview	75705	Gregg County	Ut Tyler University Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 663-8219	466	27	17.4		300 (64.4%)	25 (5.4%)	109 (23.4%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)								(n/a)	92.9	88.5	88.5	91.3	82.8	56.3	72.9	63.8	78.0	84.3	94.9	62.5	62.5	48.9	57.7		51.0	48.7	$8,409
Pine Tree Daep	Public, Alternative	1-12	1701 Pine Tree Rd	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 295-5131	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Texas Virtual Academy At Hallsville	Public, Virtual, Alternative	3-12	311 Willow St	Hallsville	75650	Harrison County	Hallsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	Yes	No	(903) 668-5990	19,731				5,720 (29.0%)	3,172 (16.1%)	9,603 (48.7%)	284 (1.4%)	82 (0.4%)	42 (0.2%)	828 (4.2%)								(n/a)	5.3	36.0	23.4	30.5	36.0	21.2	26.3	29.4	25.9	27.5	26.7	6.0	5.2	5.4	5.7	7.1	4.8	4.2	$10,680
Hallsville Daep	Public, Alternative	4-12	#1 Bobcat Ln	Hallsville	75650	Harrison County	Hallsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 668-5990	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Juvenile Detent Center

What district is Juvenile Detent Center in?

Longview Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Juvenile Detent Center?

Students at Juvenile Detent Center are 58% Hispanic, 26% African American, 16% White.

How many students attend Juvenile Detent Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 19 students attended Juvenile Detent Center.

Is Juvenile Detent Center a good school?

Juvenile Detent Center ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Texas alternative schools.

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