Rice School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(09-10)
10-14%
60%
(09-10)
30-34%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
100%
6%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
41%
Black
(09-10)
n/a
6%
White
(09-10)
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
98%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rice School?
504 students attend Rice School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rice School students are American Indian.
What grades does Rice School offer ?
Rice School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rice School part of?
Rice School is part of San Carlos Unified District (4210).

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