Serving 30 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- 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 30 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
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 0.53, 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 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
63%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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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 Hillcrest Elementary 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).
How many students attend Pace Center For Girls?
30 students attend Pace Center For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pace Center For Girls students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pace Center For Girls?
Pace Center For Girls has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
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 Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Pace Center For Girls located?
Pace Center For Girls is located in the Northeast Orlando neighborhood of Orlando, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Northeast Orlando.
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