Serving 872 students in grades 6-8, Rice Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: C M Rice Middle School serves the northwest part of Plano, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rice Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rice Middle School's student population of 872 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
872 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Rice Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Middle 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
65%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Middle School's ranking?
Rice Middle School is ranked #44 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rice Middle School often compared to?
Rice Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robinson Middle School, Fowler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rice Middle School?
872 students attend Rice Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rice Middle School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Middle School?
Rice Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Middle School offer ?
Rice Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rice Middle School part of?
Rice Middle School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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