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Rice Challenge Academy
High School · Rice CISD · Altair, TX
A Rice CISD high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 338, Altair, TX 77412
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Rice Challenge Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 7-year record (2015–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rice Challenge Academy 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated781/100K
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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)
College educated
50%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in RICE CISD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 356 | 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.
Rice CISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rice Challenge Academy is listed in RICE CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rice Challenge Academy
Rice Challenge Academy is a public high school in Altair, TX, part of Rice CISD, serving approximately 107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,538 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rice Challenge Academy
What grades does Rice Challenge Academy serve?
Rice Challenge Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rice Challenge Academy?
Rice Challenge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Challenge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Challenge Academy is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rice Challenge Academy rank in TX?
Rice Challenge Academy ranks #8,538 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rice Challenge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rice Challenge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Challenge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rice Challenge Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Rice Challenge Academy a charter school?
No, Rice Challenge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rice Challenge Academy a Title I school?
No, Rice Challenge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rice Challenge Academy?
97.2% of students at Rice Challenge Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Colorado County
- Phone
- (979) 234-3531
- Area population (ZIP 77412)
- 10
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 77412; 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, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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