Below Average
#6737 of 8,552 schools in TX
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX
An Austin ISD high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2515 S CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78704
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 10% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Travis County 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. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$97,160
Median home value
$862,000
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
70.4%
Homeownership
33.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Travis County J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.0 mi | 5 | 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.
Austin ISD
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #66 of 118
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 40 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,737 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Travis County Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Travis County Juvenile Detention Center rank in TX?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center ranks #6,737 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center a charter school?
No, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
55.0% of students at Travis County 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 414-2554
- Area population (ZIP 78704)
- 50,479
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 78704; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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