Serving 96 students in grades 10-12, Pace Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pace Center's student population of 96 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
96 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pace Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Center?
The graduation rate of Pace Center is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Pace Center?
96 students attend Pace Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pace Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pace Center?
Pace Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pace Center offer ?
Pace Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Pace Center part of?
Pace Center is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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