Rice CISD School District
School District · Altair, Texas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,757
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,757
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Rice CISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rice CISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sheridan EL
Altair · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eagle Lake Int
Altair · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Garwood EL
Altair · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#584 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,757
+$789 vs Texas median
District size
1,315 students
Typical than Texas median
The short answer
Rice CISD ranks #584 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Rice CISD's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sheridan EL (8.2/10), Eagle Lake Int (8.0/10), and Garwood EL (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rice CISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Eagle Lake Int | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Garwood EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Rice H S | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Eagle Lake Pri | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Rice Jh | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Rice Challenge Academy | 1.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rice CISD
Rice CISD is a Altair, Texas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,315 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $13,757 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Rice CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sheridan EL, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Rice CISD students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rice CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rice CISD with test data.
Schools in Rice CISD
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Altair
- Total Enrollment
- 1,315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rice CISD?
Rice CISD has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rice CISD?
The average composite rating for Rice CISD is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rice CISD?
Rice CISD spends $13,757 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rice CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rice CISD is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rice CISD?
Sheridan EL is the highest-rated school in Rice CISD with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Rice CISD?
Across schools in Rice CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rice CISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Rice CISD has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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