Serving 54 students in grades 6-12, The Pace Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Pace Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Pace Program's student population of 54 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The Pace Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Pace Program is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3544 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
38%
Black
6%
21%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pace Program's ranking?
The Pace Program is ranked #3544 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Pace Program?
54 students attend The Pace Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Pace Program students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Pace Program?
The Pace Program has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Pace Program offer ?
The Pace Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Pace Program part of?
The Pace Program is part of Collier School District.
In what neighborhood is The Pace Program located?
The Pace Program is located in the Corkscrew neighborhood of Immokalee, FL. There are 12 other public schools located in Corkscrew.
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