Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Mary E Smithey Pace High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary E Smithey Pace High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary E Smithey Pace High School's student population of 69 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary E Smithey Pace High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary E Smithey Pace High School is 0.54, 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
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary E Smithey Pace High School's ranking?
Mary E Smithey Pace High School is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary E Smithey Pace High School?
The graduation rate of Mary E Smithey Pace High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mary E Smithey Pace High School?
69 students attend Mary E Smithey Pace High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mary E Smithey Pace High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E Smithey Pace High School?
Mary E Smithey Pace High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary E Smithey Pace High School offer ?
Mary E Smithey Pace High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mary E Smithey Pace High School part of?
Mary E Smithey Pace High School is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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