Rice School (K-5) serves 671 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 96% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
671 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)96%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)91%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
53%
54%
Black
36%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Rice School (K-5)?
671 students attend Rice School (K-5).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rice School (K-5) students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice School (K-5)?
Rice School (K-5) has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice School (K-5) offer ?
Rice School (K-5) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rice School (K-5) part of?
Rice School (K-5) is part of Houston Independent School District.
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