Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(21-22)60%
53%
Black
(21-22)n/a
13%
White
(21-22)40%
26%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nixon-smiley Pace?
5 students attend Nixon-smiley Pace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Nixon-smiley Pace students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are White.
What grades does Nixon-smiley Pace offer ?
Nixon-smiley Pace offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nixon-smiley Pace part of?
Nixon-smiley Pace is part of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District.
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