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#2074 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 24% in state

Rice H S

High School · Rice ISD · Rice, TX

A Rice ISD high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1400 SW MCKINNEY ST, Rice, TX 75155

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation19.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$11,737
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Rice H S score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rice H S 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,051/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rice), 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

$67,788

Median home value

$113,400

Median rent

$1,015/mo

College educated

11.6%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
19.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·1 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rice ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rice H S is listed in RICE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rice H S

Rice H S is a public high school in Rice, TX, part of Rice ISD, serving approximately 328 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,074 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Rice H S

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Rice High School, also known as Altair Rice, is a public high school located near the community of Altair, Texas 1. The school is classified as a 3A school by the UIL 1. It operates as part of the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, which is situated in southeastern Colorado County 1.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rice H S

What grades does Rice H S serve?

Rice H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rice H S?

Rice H S has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Rice H S is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rice H S rank in TX?

Rice H S ranks #2,074 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Rice H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Rice H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rice H S has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rice H S a charter school?

No, Rice H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rice H S a Title I school?

No, Rice H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rice H S?

79.0% of students at Rice H S 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
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Navarro County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75155)
3,034
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
34
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75155; 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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