BARBARA CULVER JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

MIDLAND ISD
3800 N LAMESA RD
MIDLAND, TX 79701
1 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
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.
1
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
0.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    1 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MIDLAND ISD
Phone: (432)688-4540
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 1
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 0.5
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 9 1
Gender Ratio
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