Serving 31 students in grades 7-12, Garza County Regional Juvenile Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garza County Regional Juvenile Center's student population of 31 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garza County Regional Juvenile Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
16%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garza County Regional Juvenile Center?
The graduation rate of Garza County Regional Juvenile Center is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Garza County Regional Juvenile Center?
31 students attend Garza County Regional Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Garza County Regional Juvenile Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garza County Regional Juvenile Center?
Garza County Regional Juvenile Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garza County Regional Juvenile Center offer ?
Garza County Regional Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Garza County Regional Juvenile Center part of?
Garza County Regional Juvenile Center is part of Post ISD School District.
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