Very Good
#710 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 35% in state
Rice Elementary School
Elementary School · San Carlos Unified District (4210) · San Carlos, AZ
A San Carlos Unified District (4210) elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rice Elementary School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rice Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,181
Median home value
$66,900
Median rent
$392/mo
College educated
4.4%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
41.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Apache Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Biyaagozhoo CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| San Carlos Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Carlos Unified District (4210)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rice Elementary School is listed in San Carlos Unified District (4210); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rice Elementary School
Rice Elementary School is a public elementary school in San Carlos, AZ, part of San Carlos Unified District (4210), serving approximately 655 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rice Elementary School
What grades does Rice Elementary School serve?
Rice Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rice Elementary School rank in AZ?
Rice Elementary School ranks #710 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Rice Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rice Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rice Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rice Elementary School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rice Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rice Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rice Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rice Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gila County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.5%
- Phone
- (928) 475-4837
- Area population (ZIP 85550)
- 5,619
- Area median age
- 29.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85550; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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