Very Good
#1054 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
Rice Avenue MS
Middle School · Girard Sd · Girard, PA
A Girard Sd middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Rice Ave, Girard, PA 16417
- Math 48% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rice Avenue MS score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rice Avenue MS 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Girard), 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
$80,410
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$666/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–8 | 4.3 mi | 598 | 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.
Girard Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rice Avenue MS is listed in Girard SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rice Avenue MS
Rice Avenue MS is a public middle school in Girard, PA, part of Girard Sd, serving approximately 445 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,054 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rice Avenue MS
What grades does Rice Avenue MS serve?
Rice Avenue MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Rice Avenue MS?
Rice Avenue MS has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Avenue MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Avenue MS is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rice Avenue MS rank in PA?
Rice Avenue MS ranks #1,054 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Rice Avenue MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Rice Avenue MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Avenue MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rice Avenue MS has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rice Avenue MS a charter school?
No, Rice Avenue MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rice Avenue MS a Title I school?
No, Rice Avenue MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rice Avenue MS?
100.0% of students at Rice Avenue MS 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (814) 774-5604
- Area population (ZIP 16417)
- 8,400
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
Official sources & links
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16417; 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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