Serving 613 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rice Elementary serves the southeast portion of Tyler, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school's edge being about 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rice Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rice Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#2374 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-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 Elementary School's ranking?
Rice Elementary School is ranked #2374 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rice Elementary School often compared to?
Rice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary School, Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rice Elementary School?
613 students attend Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rice Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Elementary School offer ?
Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rice Elementary School part of?
Rice Elementary School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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