Serving 18 students in grades 7-10, Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-10
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center's student population of 18 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2492 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center's ranking?
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center is ranked #2492 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center?
18 students attend Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center?
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center offer ?
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center part of?
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center is part of Downey Unified School District.
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