Excellent
#1071 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Rice Middle
Middle School · PLANO ISD
8500 GIFFORD DR, Plano, TX 75025
Enrollment
914
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
8.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
914
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
8.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#1,071 of 8,552
In Plano
#19 of 66
public schools
In district
#22 of 71
PLANO ISD
Academic performance
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Rice Middle
Rice Middle is a public middle school in Plano, TX, part of PLANO ISD. Rice Middle serves approximately 914 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Rice Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Rice Middle show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 7.2
- TX avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Rice Middle — Students at Rice Middle score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
10.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Rice Middle Compares
See how Rice Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8500 GIFFORD DR, Plano, TX 75025
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rice Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. FOWLER MIDDLE (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SCHIMELPFENIG MIDDLE (rated 8.2/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Plano, see our Plano schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SKAGGS EL Plano | 0.3 mi | 9.4 |
| WYATT EL Plano | 0.6 mi | 9.5 |
| FOWLER MIDDLE Plano | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| MATHEWS EL Plano | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| WHITE DOVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Plano | 0.9 mi | — |
| ANDERSON EL Plano | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| TAYLOR EL Plano | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| CORAM DEO ACADEMY OF COLLIN COUNTY Plano | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| BORCHARDT EL Plano | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| ANDREWS EL Plano | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| BETHANY EL Plano | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| SEVENSTAR ACADEMY Allen | 1.5 mi | 2.0 |
| PEBBLECREEK MONTESSORI Allen | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| RIDDLE EL Plano | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| HAUN EL Plano | 1.8 mi | 8.0 |
| ST PAUL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Plano | 2.1 mi | — |
| BEVERLY EL Allen | 1.9 mi | 9.3 |
| SCHIMELPFENIG MIDDLE Plano | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| GULLEDGE EL Plano | 2.1 mi | 8.6 |
| CURTSINGER EL Frisco | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$135,398
Median Home Value
$466,700
Median Rent
$1,942/mo
Population
53,352
College Educated
66.6%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
26.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
40.7
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| AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE Alamo, TX | 8.3 |
| CHARLENE MCKINZEY MIDDLE Mansfield, TX | 8.3 |
| DANFORTH J H Wimberley, TX | 8.3 |
| DANNY JONES MIDDLE Mansfield, TX | 8.3 |
| E J MOSS INT Lindale, TX | 8.3 |
| HARWOOD J H Bedford, TX | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rice Middle
What grades does Rice Middle serve?
Rice Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rice Middle?
Rice Middle has an enrollment of approximately 914 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Middle is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rice Middle rank in TX?
Rice Middle ranks #1,071 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rice Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rice Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rice Middle has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rice Middle a charter school?
No, Rice Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rice Middle a Title I school?
No, Rice Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rice Middle?
10.4% of students at Rice Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 914
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 10.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (469) 752-6000
Resources & Links
District
PLANO ISD- District Enrollment
- 47,899
- Schools in District
- 77
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,384
- District Rank
- #22 of 71
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