For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,071 students in Rice Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rice Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,071 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rice Independent School District, which is ranked #536 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#530 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
74%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
21%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,223 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,566 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,223
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,566
$14,116
Best Rice Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rice High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Rice Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1402 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Grades: 5-8
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sw Mckinney
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rice Independent School District?
Rice Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,071 students.
What is the rank of Rice Independent School District?
Rice Independent School District is ranked #536 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice Independent School District?
74% of Rice Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rice Independent School District?
Rice Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rice Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,566 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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