Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (22-23)
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#3618 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
81%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center's ranking?
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center is ranked #3618 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center?
331 students attend Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center offer ?
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center part of?
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center is part of Downey Unified School District.
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