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Woods Elementary School vs. Rice Elementary School

Should you attend Woods 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
Woods Elementary School
3131 Fry Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rice Elementary School
5215 Old Bullard Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woods 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 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
785 students
647 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rice Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Woods Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rice Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rice Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Woods Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tyler Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tyler Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#931 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#2374 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Woods Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rice Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in TX)
49%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Woods Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rice Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
60
61
Kindergarten Students
129
82
Grade 1 Students
120
105
Grade 2 Students
123
105
Grade 3 Students
122
92
Grade 4 Students
113
103
Grade 5 Students
118
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tyler Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(20-21 School Year Data)
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tyler Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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