Detention Center serves 16 students in grades 8-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
19%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
86%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Detention Center?
16 students attend Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Detention Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detention Center?
Detention Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Detention Center offer ?
Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 8-10
What school district is Detention Center part of?
Detention Center is part of Hondo Independent School District.
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