Serving 57 students in grades 6-12, Pace Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pace Center For Girls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pace Center For Girls's student population of 57 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pace Center For Girls 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 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
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
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's ranking?
Pace Center For Girls is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pace Center For Girls often compared to?
Pace Center For Girlsis often viewed alongside schools like King High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Center For Girls?
The graduation rate of Pace Center For Girls is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pace Center For Girls?
57 students attend Pace Center For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pace Center For Girls students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace Center For Girls?
Pace Center For Girls has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pace Center For Girls offer ?
Pace Center For Girls offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pace Center For Girls part of?
Pace Center For Girls is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Pace Center For Girls located?
Pace Center For Girls is located in the Belmont Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Belmont Heights.
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