Wise Elementary School vs. Rice Elementary School
Should you attend Wise Elementary School or Rice Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Wise Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-5
Total Students
630 students
680 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3353 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2684 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-54%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
93
73
Kindergarten Students
130
103
Grade 1 Students
150
114
Grade 2 Students
121
104
Grade 3 Students
136
100
Grade 4 Students
-
99
Grade 5 Students
-
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
42%
16%
% Black
17%
26%
% White
35%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
