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Rice Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,036 students in Rice Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rice Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,036 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rice Independent School District, which is ranked #530 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#534 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
765 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
53%
# Black Students
21 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
229 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
22%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
69
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,704 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,957 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,704
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,957
$14,148
Best Rice Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rice High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Rice Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Grades: 5-8
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sw Mckinney
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rice Independent School District?
Rice Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,036 students.
What is the rank of Rice Independent School District?
Rice Independent School District is ranked #530 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rice Independent School District?
74% of Rice Independent School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rice Independent School District?
Rice Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rice Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,957 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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