Rice ISD School District

1302 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rice ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 997 students in Rice ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rice ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
997 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Rice ISD School District, which is ranked #560 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#533 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rice ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rice ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rice ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Rice ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
718 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
53%
# Black Students
18 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
239 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
24%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
52
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
64
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,279 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,424 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rice ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Rice ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,279
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rice ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,424
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rice ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rice ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rice High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Rice Intermediate/middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1402 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Grades: 5-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Rice Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Sw Mckinney
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rice ISD School District?
Rice ISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 997 students.
What is the rank of Rice ISD School District?
Rice ISD School District is ranked #560 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rice ISD School District?
72% of Rice ISD School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rice ISD School District?
Rice ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rice ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,424 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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