Serving 62 students in grades 6-12, Pace School 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 ≤10% (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 60% 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: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PACE School for Girls serves the western part of Fort Myers, FL, covering an area of approximately 161.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pace School For Girls's student population of 62 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pace School 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 School For Girls is 0.63, 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
#3467 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace School For Girls's ranking?
Pace School For Girls is ranked #3467 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pace School For Girls often compared to?
Pace School For Girlsis often viewed alongside schools like Buckingham Exceptional Student Center, Royal Palm Exceptional School Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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 School For Girls?
62 students attend Pace School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pace School For Girls students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pace School For Girls?
Pace School For Girls has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pace School For Girls offer ?
Pace School For Girls offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pace School For Girls part of?
Pace School For Girls is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Pace School For Girls located?
Pace School For Girls is located in the Winkler neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL.
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