Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-12, downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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
downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center's student population of 331 students has grown by 1738% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 666% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational 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 downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center is 0.34, 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.
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
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
81%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center's ranking?
downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational 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 downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center?
331 students attend downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center?
downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center offer ?
downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center part of?
downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center is part of Downey Unified School District.
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