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#2247 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pace School for Girls
High School · Lee · Ft. Myers, FL
A Lee high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3800 EVANS AVE, Ft. Myers, FL 33901
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pace School for Girls score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pace School 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,579
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,291/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Palms Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| County Wide Exceptional Child ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Lee County Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Coronado High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #45 of 110
- District spending per student
- $12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pace School for Girls is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pace School for Girls
Pace School for Girls is a public high school in Ft. Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 60 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,247 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pace School for Girls
What grades does Pace School for Girls serve?
Pace School for Girls serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pace School for Girls?
Pace School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace School for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace School for Girls is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pace School for Girls rank in FL?
Pace School for Girls ranks #2,247 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pace School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Pace School 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 School for Girls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pace School for Girls has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pace School for Girls a charter school?
No, Pace School for Girls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pace School for Girls a Title I school?
No, Pace School for Girls is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pace School for Girls?
35.0% of students at Pace School 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
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 425-2366
- Area population (ZIP 33901)
- 24,401
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 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 33901; 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
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