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#2274 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pace Center for Girls
High School · Pinellas · Pinellas Park, FL
A Pinellas high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 GATEWAY CENTER BLVD, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pace Center for Girls score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pace Center for Girls sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinellas Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,487
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$1,767/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Richard L. Sanders SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Esthers School Inc-pinellasPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinellas
- Schools in district
- 153
- Rank in district
- #119 of 148
- District spending per student
- $12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pace Center for Girls is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pace Center for Girls
Pace Center for Girls is a public high school in Pinellas Park, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 40 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,274 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pace Center for Girls
What grades does Pace Center for Girls serve?
Pace Center for Girls serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pace Center for Girls?
Pace Center for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pace Center for Girls rank in FL?
Pace Center for Girls ranks #2,274 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pace Center for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Pace Center for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pace Center for Girls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pace Center for Girls has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pace Center for Girls a charter school?
No, Pace Center for Girls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pace Center for Girls a Title I school?
No, Pace Center for Girls is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pace Center for Girls?
65.0% of students at Pace Center for Girls qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- (727) 456-1566
- Area population (ZIP 33782)
- 22,607
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33782; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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