For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,286 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 77% 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
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,286 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rice CISD School District, which is ranked #760 of all 1,201 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
763 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
53%
# Black Students
189 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
294 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
23%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
83
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,261 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,930 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,261
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,930
$14,148
Best Rice CISD School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 81 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
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Lake Intermediate School
(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
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
Rice Junior High School
(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
| 256 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Lake Primary
(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
| 233 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
| 334 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
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,286 students.
What is the rank of Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District is ranked #760 out of 1,201 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?
59% of Rice CISD School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $12,930 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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