For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,275 students in Rice CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rice CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,181 Schools
# Students
1,275 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Rice CISD School District, which is ranked #761 of all 1,203 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#737 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
772 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
53%
# Black Students
186 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
276 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
22%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
97
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,384 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 $13,042 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending (20-21)
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$14,384
$13,640
Spending / Student (20-21)
$13,042
$14,384
Best Rice CISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5526 Fm 2437
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: K-5
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7827 Hwy 71 S
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Lake Int
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Tate Ave
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 3-5
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Rice Jh
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1093 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Lake Pri
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Johnnie D Hutchins
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: PK-2
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,275 students.
What is the rank of Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District is ranked #761 out of 1,203 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice CISD School District?
60% of Rice CISD School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rice CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,042 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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