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#3726 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pace Center for Girls-jax
High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval high school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2933 UNIVERSITY BLVD N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pace Center for Girls-jax score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pace Center for Girls-jax sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,208
Median home value
$208,900
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32211; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea River BluffCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Classical Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Parsons Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Douglas Anderson School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,053 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #184 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pace Center for Girls-jax is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pace Center for Girls-jax
Pace Center for Girls-jax is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 68 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,726 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pace Center for Girls-jax
What grades does Pace Center for Girls-jax serve?
Pace Center for Girls-jax serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pace Center for Girls-jax?
Pace Center for Girls-jax has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
How does Pace Center for Girls-jax rank in FL?
Pace Center for Girls-jax ranks #3,726 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pace Center for Girls-jax's MySchoolScout rating?
Pace Center for Girls-jax has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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-jax?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pace Center for Girls-jax has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pace Center for Girls-jax a charter school?
No, Pace Center for Girls-jax is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pace Center for Girls-jax a Title I school?
No, Pace Center for Girls-jax is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pace Center for Girls-jax?
57.4% of students at Pace Center for Girls-jax 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
- 68
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- (904) 448-8002
- Area population (ZIP 32211)
- 36,253
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 · 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.
- 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 32211; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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