Below Average
#7818 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rice (william) Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Maria-bonita · Santa Maria, CA
A Santa Maria-bonita elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 East Vickie Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Math 13% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rice (william) Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rice (william) Elementary 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,611/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Maria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,178
Median home value
$477,600
Median rent
$1,750/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 939 | Compare → |
| Taylor (ida Redmond) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Tunnell (martin Luther) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Agape School of Christian EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–11 | 0.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Maria-bonita
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #20 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rice (william) Elementary is listed in Santa Maria-Bonita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rice (william) Elementary
Rice (william) Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Santa Maria-bonita, serving approximately 913 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,818 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rice (william) Elementary
What grades does Rice (william) Elementary serve?
Rice (william) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rice (william) Elementary?
Rice (william) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice (william) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice (william) Elementary is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rice (william) Elementary rank in CA?
Rice (william) Elementary ranks #7,818 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rice (william) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rice (william) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 (william) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rice (william) Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rice (william) Elementary a charter school?
No, Rice (william) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rice (william) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rice (william) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rice (william) Elementary?
94.1% of students at Rice (william) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 913
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (805) 361-7740
- Area population (ZIP 93454)
- 41,710
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 93454; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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