Serving 321 students in grades 5-8, Rice Intermediate/middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rice Intermediate/Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Rice, TX school district, encompassing approximately 63.6 square miles. Families within the zone typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rice Intermediate/middle School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Rice Intermediate/middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Intermediate/middle School is 0.38, 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
#3195 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
77%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Intermediate/middle School's ranking?
Rice Intermediate/middle School is ranked #3195 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rice Intermediate/middle School?
321 students attend Rice Intermediate/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rice Intermediate/middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Intermediate/middle School?
Rice Intermediate/middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Intermediate/middle School offer ?
Rice Intermediate/middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rice Intermediate/middle School part of?
Rice Intermediate/middle School is part of Rice Independent School District.
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