Rice School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
504 students
This chart displays total students of Rice School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
33 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Rice School by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(09-10)
10-14%
60%
(09-10)
30-34%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rice School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
100%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rice School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
41%
Black
(09-10)
n/a
6%
White
(09-10)
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Rice School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
2%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rice School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
98%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rice School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rice School?
504 students attend Rice School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rice School students are American Indian.
What grades does Rice School offer ?
Rice School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rice School part of?

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