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#3349 of 3,778 schools in FL

Pace Center for Girls

High School · Volusia · Ormond Beach, FL

A Volusia high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

208 CENTRAL AVE, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.5:1
District spending per student$10,727

Students at Pace Center for Girls score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2013
ELA
10%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pace Center for Girls sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,817

Median home value

$315,100

Median rent

$1,316/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Reign Homeschooling AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–122.2 mi71Compare →
Riverview Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.6K–123.8 mi67Compare →

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.

Volusia

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#76 of 80
District spending per student
$10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pace Center for Girls is listed in VOLUSIA; 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 Ormond Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 57 students in grades 6th-12th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,349 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 57 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls?

The student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls is 28.5:1. 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 #3,349 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 4.2 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 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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?

87.7% 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
57
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Area population (ZIP 32174)
53,087
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
56.3
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 · 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.
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 32174; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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