Summary:
The city of Rice, Texas is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Rice Independent School District (Isd). While the district maintains a consistent level of performance, the schools exhibit some notable differences in their strengths and areas for improvement.
Rice High School stands out with its impressive 97.1% 4-year graduation rate and low 0.6% dropout rate, along with strong performance on STAAR EOC exams that often exceed state averages. In contrast, Rice Elementary and Rice Intermediate/Middle School have relatively lower STAAR Reading and Mathematics proficiency rates compared to state averages, potentially indicating areas for improvement in curriculum and instruction.
Across all three schools, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 68.73% to 79.12%, suggest socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. This may be a contributing factor to the performance gaps observed, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support. However, Rice High School's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest the district is investing resources to support student success at the high school level.
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