For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,315 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.
51爆料s 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 76% 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
7 Schools
9,374 Schools
# Students
1,315 Students
5,549,672 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
375,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rice CISD School District, which is ranked #759 of all 1,197 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
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
296,549 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
755 Students
2,955,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
53%
# Black Students
193 Students
708,944 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
318 Students
1,388,055 Students
% White Students
24%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,865 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
174,226 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
277,167
# Students in K Grade:
68
363,084
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
386,855
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
403,620
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
401,305
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
400,543
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
400,921
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
403,912
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
408,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
415,999
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
473,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
439,671
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
407,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
368,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,947 is higher than the state median of $13,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,645 is less than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,947
$13,339
Spending / Student
$12,645
$14,066
Best Rice CISD School District 51爆料s (2025)
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: PK-5
| 105 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
| 268 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
| 218 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
| 356 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
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,315 students.
What is the rank of Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District is ranked #759 out of 1,197 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?
57% of Rice CISD School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% 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 $12,645 is less than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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