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#2614 of 3,778 schools in FL
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
School · Leon · Tallahassee, FL
A school in Tallahassee, FL where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2303 RONELLIS DR, Tallahassee, FL 32310
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 9-year record (2009–2017).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 13 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated757/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,493
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Gretchen Everhart SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Florida A&m University Developmental Research SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Kingdom Life Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–11 | 3.9 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Leon
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #29 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is listed in LEON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is a public school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Leon, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,614 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center rank in FL?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center ranks #2,614 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center a charter school?
No, Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
25.0% of students at Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Leon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.2%
- Phone
- (850) 488-7672
- Area population (ZIP 32310)
- 14,769
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32310; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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