Serving 58 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Pace Center For Girls 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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2689 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
72%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace Center For Girls's ranking?
Pace Center For Girls is ranked #2689 out of 3,662 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% 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 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pace Center For Girls?
58 students attend Pace Center For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pace Center For Girls students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace Center For Girls?
Pace Center For Girls has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pace Center For Girls part of?
Pace Center For Girls is part of Leon School District.
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