3b Juvenile Detention Center serves 9 students in grades 4-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
3b Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
3b Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 9 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of 3b Juvenile Detention Center is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
22%
1%
White
67%
72%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID 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 81% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend 3b Juvenile Detention Center?
9 students attend 3b Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of 3b Juvenile Detention Center students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 3b Juvenile Detention Center?
3b Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does 3b Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
3b Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 3b Juvenile Detention Center part of?
3b Juvenile Detention Center is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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