Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Mary E Smithey Pace High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Mary E Smithey Pace High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary E Smithey Pace High School is 0.54, 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.
What is Mary E Smithey Pace High School's ranking?
Mary E Smithey Pace High School is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary E Smithey Pace High School?
The graduation rate of Mary E Smithey Pace High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mary E Smithey Pace High School?
69 students attend Mary E Smithey Pace High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mary E Smithey Pace High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E Smithey Pace High School?
Mary E Smithey Pace High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary E Smithey Pace High School offer ?
Mary E Smithey Pace High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mary E Smithey Pace High School part of?
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