Serving 60 students in grades 6-12, Pace School 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 11-19% (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 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (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 School For Girls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pace School For Girls's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Pace School 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 School For Girls is 0.67, 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
#3459 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
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
43%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace School For Girls's ranking?
Pace School For Girls is ranked #3459 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pace School For Girls often compared to?
Pace School For Girlsis often viewed alongside schools like Royal Palm Exceptional School Center, Buckingham Exceptional Student Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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).
How many students attend Pace School For Girls?
60 students attend Pace School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pace School For Girls students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace School For Girls?
Pace School For Girls has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pace School For Girls offer ?
Pace School For Girls offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pace School For Girls part of?
Pace School For Girls is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Pace School For Girls located?
Pace School For Girls is located in the Winkler neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL.
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