Serving 36 students in grades 6-12, Pace Center For Girls Inc. 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 <50% (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 36:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pace Center For Girls Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pace Center For Girls Inc.'s student population of 36 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pace Center For Girls Inc. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pace Center For Girls Inc. is 0.62, 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
#2597 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
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 Center For Girls Inc.'s ranking?
Pace Center For Girls Inc. is ranked #2597 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Center For Girls Inc.?
The graduation rate of Pace Center For Girls Inc. is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pace Center For Girls Inc.?
36 students attend Pace Center For Girls Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pace Center For Girls Inc. students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace Center For Girls Inc.?
Pace Center For Girls Inc. has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pace Center For Girls Inc. offer ?
Pace Center For Girls Inc. offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pace Center For Girls Inc. part of?
Pace Center For Girls Inc. is part of Marion School District.
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