Serving 51 students in grades 6-12, Pace 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 <50% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pace 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
Pace's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pace 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 is 0.54, 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
#2789 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
65%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace's ranking?
Pace is ranked #2789 out of 3,704 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?
<50% 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?
The graduation rate of Pace is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pace?
51 students attend Pace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pace students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pace offer ?
Pace offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pace part of?
Pace is part of Alachua School District.
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