BARBARA CULVER JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

1 Students

Middle School 6th - 10th

School Overview

The Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center, located at 3800 N. Lamesa Rd. in Midland, Texas, serves as a secure residential facility operated under the jurisdiction of the Midland County Juvenile Probation Department. The primary purpose of this facility is to provide short-term, secure custody for youth who have been arrested or are awaiting court hearings. The center is designed to ensure public safety while managing the intake and temporary housing of juveniles who have been detained by law enforcement or ordered into custody by the juvenile court system.

Beyond its focus on security and containment, the facility aims to provide an environment that adheres to state-mandated standards for juvenile care. While in custody, residents are typically provided with essential services, including access to educational programming, mental health screenings, and nutritional support. The center operates with the objective of maintaining a structured environment, ensuring that the legal processes for the youth are facilitated efficiently while prioritizing the safety of both the detainees and the staff.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

0.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARBARA CULVER JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
Black	1

Black
1 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MIDLAND ISD
Phone:	(432)689-5000
Grade Range:	6th - 10th
Total Students:	1
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	0.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1