Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Pace Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Pace Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Pace Center's student population of 106 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2020
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
10 acres
The diversity score of Pace Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Center?
The graduation rate of Pace Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pace Center?
106 students attend Pace Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pace Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pace Center?
Pace Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pace Center offer ?
Pace Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pace Center part of?
Pace Center is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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