Serving 55 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pace Center For Girls's student population of 55 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Motto
Find the Great in Every Girl
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 0.57, 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
#3372 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Hispanic
18%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 25-year historical data
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 #3372 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pace Center For Girls?
55 students attend Pace Center For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pace Center For Girls students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pace Center For Girls?
Pace Center For Girls has a student ration of 8:1, 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 Pasco School District.
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