Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Pace Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 1% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pace Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pace Center's student population of 94 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pace Center is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
30%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Center?
The graduation rate of Pace Center is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pace Center?
94 students attend Pace Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pace Center students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace Center?
Pace Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pace Center offer ?
Pace Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pace Center part of?
Pace Center is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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