Serving 46 students in grades 6-12, Pace Center For Girls ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pace Center For Girls's student population of 46 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
3 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pace Center For Girls ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pace Center For Girls is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3506 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Hispanic
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤20%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace Center For Girls's ranking?
Pace Center For Girls is ranked #3506 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pace Center For Girls often compared to?
Pace Center For Girlsis often viewed alongside schools like King High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Center For Girls?
The graduation rate of Pace Center For Girls is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pace Center For Girls?
46 students attend Pace Center For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pace Center For Girls students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pace Center For Girls offer ?
Pace Center For Girls offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pace Center For Girls part of?
Pace Center For Girls is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Pace Center For Girls located?
Pace Center For Girls is located in the Belmont Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Belmont Heights.
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