Giesinger Elementary School vs. Rice Elementary School
Should I attend Giesinger Elementary School or Rice Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Giesinger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Giesinger Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
819 students
618 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#3677 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
57
Kindergarten Students
153
101
Grade 1 Students
158
115
Grade 2 Students
161
121
Grade 3 Students
155
113
Grade 4 Students
145
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
46%
% Black
14%
14%
% White
49%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%