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#811 of 1,176 schools in SC
Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center
School · Dept of Juvenile Justice · Columbia, SC
A Dept of Juvenile Justice school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5000 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scdjj Evaluation and 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,652
Median home value
$222,200
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dept of Juvenile Justice
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center is listed in Dept of Juvenile Justice; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center
Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center is a public school in Columbia, SC, part of Dept of Juvenile Justice, serving approximately 436 students in grades 4th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #811 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center
What grades does Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center serve?
Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center?
Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center rank in SC?
Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center ranks #811 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center a charter school?
No, Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scdjj Evaluation and Detention Center?
99.3% of students at Scdjj Evaluation and 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Phone
- (803) 896-9037
- Area population (ZIP 29212)
- 27,701
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 29212; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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